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Chicken frankfurter
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 223 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 2.7 g 1%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 3.9 g 19%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 3 g —
- Sodium 1027 mg 45%
- Cholesterol 96 mg 32%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 4.7 mg 29%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.54 µg 23%
- Choline 50.5 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 74 mg 6%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 162 mg 13%
- Potassium 202 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
- Selenium 23 µg 42%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 223 | 16 g | 2.7 g | 16 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 190 | 13 g | 2.3 g | 14 g |
| 1 × link | 45 g | 100 | 7 g | 1.2 g | 7.3 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 379 | 26 g | 4.7 g | 28 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 95 | 6.6 g | 1.2 g | 6.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 569 | 40 g | 7 g | 41 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 758 | 53 g | 9.3 g | 55 g |
Similar foods
- Turkey and chicken Frankfurter/Wiener sausage144 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken wienerfrankfurter222 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken sausage194 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey wiener frankfurter221 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurter sausage287 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurtermeat290 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurt sausagetype178 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry Vienna sausage232 kcal / 100 g
- Pork frankfurter258 kcal / 100 g
- Wiener frankfurterregular, mixed meats291 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken frankfurter
Do you need to cook a chicken frankfurter before eating it?
Most are already cooked during manufacture, so you only need to reheat them; follow the pack’s instructions if they differ. Heat until piping hot throughout, especially if serving someone more vulnerable to food poisoning.
How do you heat a chicken frankfurter without splitting it?
Warm it in gently simmering water for about 4–5 minutes rather than boiling it hard. For a browned finish, dry it first and grill or pan-fry it over medium heat, turning often.
What can you make with chicken frankfurters?
Split one lengthways and tuck it into a roll with mustard, or slice it into pasta, fried rice or a quick bean stew. For a hot-dog-style meal, add pickles and finely sliced onion.
How should you store chicken frankfurters once the pack is open?
Keep them covered in the fridge and use them within a few days; freeze any you will not use in that time. Thaw frozen frankfurters in the fridge, not on the worktop.
Can you freeze chicken frankfurters?
Yes. Freeze them in a sealed bag or container, ideally in portions, so you can thaw only what you need; use them within a couple of months for best quality.
What is the difference between a chicken frankfurter and a chicken sausage?
A frankfurter is usually a smooth, finely emulsified sausage, while chicken sausage may have a coarser texture and a different seasoning. Chicken sausage has 194 kcal per 100 g, compared with 223 kcal in a chicken frankfurter.
Is a chicken frankfurter lower in salt than a chicken wiener?
The chicken wiener has 1,124 mg sodium per 100 g, compared with 1027 mg in a chicken frankfurter, so the frankfurter is slightly lower in this comparison. Both can be quite salty, so pairing one with unsalted vegetables or beans helps balance the meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171624 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
