Original Franks
Original Franks contains 279 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 link, 45 g (45 g) provides about 126 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25.6 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 977 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A L | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Fat 86%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 14.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.7 g)
- Fat25.6 gabove the median for meat (median 21.7 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gabove the median for meat (median 8.1 g)
- Sodium977 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 9.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 26.7 g | 25.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 977 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Beef and pork, water, salt, flavorings, hydrolyzed soy protein, sodium phosphate, paprika, spices, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Franks?
100 g of Original Franks has 279 kcal. Serving, 1 link, 45 g (45 g): about 126 kcal.
How much protein is in Original Franks?
Original Franks contains 9.3 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in serving, 1 link, 45 g (45 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14.3 g).
How many carbs are in Original Franks?
Original Franks has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original Franks?
Original Franks contains 25.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (41% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Original Franks?
100 g contains 977 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2623868. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 20, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0076295011403. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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