Calories in Pig in a blanket
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Pig in a blanket contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cocktail size pig in a blanket (20 g) provides about 62 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in frankfurter sandwiches on FoodFactly, where the median is 251 kcal per 100 g across 29 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for selenium, 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 20% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.8 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol C | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 708 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein C | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.7 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.1 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.59 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 26.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 122 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 264 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 15.8 µg | 29% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein11.4 gabove the median for frankfurter sandwiches (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars2.7 gbelow the median for frankfurter sandwiches (median 2.9 g)
- Fat20.8 gin the top quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 12.8 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 4.6 g)
- Sodium708 mgin the top quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 668 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.56 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 21 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, biscuit, with egg and bacon | 305 | 11.3 g | 19.1 g | 20.7 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage | 310 | 11 g | 18.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, NFS, on white bread | 295 | 10.9 g | 18.9 g | 19.6 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bread | 295 | 10.9 g | 18.9 g | 19.6 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon and cheese | 315 | 13 g | 19.6 g | 20.4 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage Biscuit with Egg | 311 | 11.3 g | 19.3 g | 22.3 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage and cheese | 316 | 12 g | 17 g | 22.1 g |
| Fast Foods, biscuit, with egg and sausage | 312 | 11.1 g | 21.1 g | 20.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pig in a blanket?
100 g of pig in a blanket has 310 kcal. 1 cocktail size pig in a blanket (20 g): about 62 kcal. 1 pig in blanket (85 g): about 264 kcal.
Is pig in a blanket high in protein?
Pig in a blanket contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 cocktail size pig in a blanket (20 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other frankfurter sandwiches, that is above the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in pig in a blanket?
Pig in a blanket has 19.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pig in a blanket?
Pig in a blanket contains 20.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pig in a blanket contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (29% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV) and zinc (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pig in a blanket?
100 g contains 708 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707045. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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