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Frankfurter
Calories & nutrition facts
meat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 290 kcal —
- Protein 10 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 26 g 33%
- Saturated fat 7.7 g 38%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 1090 mg 47%
- Cholesterol 77 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 2.7 mg 17%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.31 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.6 µg 65%
Minerals
- Calcium 99 mg 8%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 206 mg 16%
- Potassium 152 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 12.5 µg 23%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 | 10 g | 4.2 g | 26 g |
| 1 × serving (1 hot dog) | 52 g | 151 | 5.3 g | 2.2 g | 13 g |
| 2 × serving (1 hot dog) | 104 g | 302 | 11 g | 4.3 g | 27 g |
| ½ × serving (1 hot dog) | 26 g | 75 | 2.7 g | 1.1 g | 6.7 g |
| 3 × serving (1 hot dog) | 156 g | 452 | 16 g | 6.5 g | 40 g |
| 4 × serving (1 hot dog) | 208 g | 603 | 21 g | 8.7 g | 54 g |
Similar foods
- Beef frankfurterheated322 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken frankfurter223 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurter sausage287 kcal / 100 g
- Pork frankfurter258 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurter/Wiener sausage211 kcal / 100 g
- Frankfurt sausagetype178 kcal / 100 g
- European wienerfrankfurter251 kcal / 100 g
- Beef wienerfrankfurter250 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken wienerfrankfurter222 kcal / 100 g
- Viena type sausage273 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Frankfurter
Are frankfurters already cooked, or do you need to cook them?
Most frankfurters are smoked and cooked before sale, so you usually only need to reheat them. Follow the pack’s instructions, especially if it says they need cooking; otherwise, heat until steaming hot throughout.
What’s the best way to heat a frankfurter without splitting the skin?
Warm it gently in barely simmering water for about 5 minutes rather than boiling it hard. For a browned outside, grill it over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, turning often.
How should you store frankfurters after opening the pack?
Keep them covered in the fridge and use them within 2–3 days, unless the pack gives a shorter limit. Freeze portions you won’t use in that time; thaw them in the fridge and heat thoroughly.
What goes well with frankfurters besides a hot dog bun?
Serve them with mustard, sauerkraut and bread, or slice them into potato salad, lentil soup or a quick pasta dish. They also work well with baked beans and mashed potato.
What can you use instead of a frankfurter in a hot dog?
A plant-based hot-dog sausage is a close swap; choose one with a similar size and heat it as directed on its pack. A cooked sausage such as a bratwurst works too, though it is usually thicker and needs longer to heat through.
How does a chicken frankfurter compare with a frankfurter?
In the listed data, chicken frankfurters have 223 kcal and 16.2 g fat per 100 g, compared with 290 kcal and 26 g fat in frankfurters. They are not necessarily lower in salt: the chicken frankfurter entry has 1,027 mg sodium per 100 g.
How much is a typical serving of frankfurter?
One frankfurter is a typical serving, weighing about 52 g; that provides 151 kcal. If you’re making a hot dog, count the sausage and the bun separately.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172968 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
