Sausage & deli meats

Frankfurter, beef, unheated

FDC 173862hot dog (49 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 15 · -7 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Frankfurter, beef, unheated is mostly calories with little else, scoring 15 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 54 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (23% DV). Most of its 315 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (865 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (11.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.7 g · 15%Carb 3 g · 4%Fat 28.1 g · 81%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories315 kcal16%
Total fat28 g36%
Saturated fat12 g57%
Cholesterol58 mg19%
Sodium865 mg38%
Carbohydrate3 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.2 g
Protein12 g23%
Potassium364 mg8%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium11 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%

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FDC 173862

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein23% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density15 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g865 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Mortadella, beef, porkDensity 15 vs 15Bologna, meat and poultryDensity 15 vs 15Bologna, pork, turkey and beefDensity 16 vs 15

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