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Fair nutrient density 14/100
How many beneficial nutrients Frankfurter, beef, heated delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Frankfurter, beef, heated come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
3% from carbs
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Carbs 3%2.7 g per serving
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Fat 82%29.4 g per serving
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Protein 15%11.7 g per serving
What Frankfurter, beef, heated is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.1 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 84.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 693.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 44.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 937.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 3,295.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 3,625.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1,021.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 11,330.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 122.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 693.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.7 g | |
| Histidine | 377.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 604.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,033.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,097.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 332.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 507.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 540.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 126.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 632.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 706.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 787.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,165.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 126.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,873.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 556.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 494.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 469.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 428.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 10.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 mcg | |
| Choline | 50.8 mg | |
| Betaine | 5.5 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 139.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 252.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 852.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 10.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 58.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.8 g | — |
About Frankfurter, beef, heated
The beef frankfurter — the hot dog — is finely ground, seasoned and cured beef packed into a slim sausage, then cooked and ready to heat. It's ballpark and barbecue food at its most iconic, built for speed and a soft bun rather than for nutrition.
As a processed, cured meat it's high in fat, saturated fat and sodium, and energy-dense for its size, with some protein but little else to recommend it nutritionally. It sits in the same category as bacon and deli meats that health guidance suggests eating sparingly.
None of which stops it being a genuine pleasure now and then — best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a staple, ideally with something fresh alongside.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frankfurter, beef, heated?
There are 321 calories in 100 g of Frankfurter, beef, heated, or about 154 calories in 1 frankfurter (48 g).
How much protein is in Frankfurter, beef, heated?
Frankfurter, beef, heated contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Frankfurter, beef, heated?
Frankfurter, beef, heated has 2.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Frankfurter, beef, heated?
Frankfurter, beef, heated provides 29.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Frankfurter, beef, heated a good source of?
Frankfurter, beef, heated is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (60% DV), Protein (23% DV), Zinc (20% DV) and Selenium (20% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Vitamin B6 and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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