Sausage & deli meats

Frankfurter, meat, heated

FDC 174615serving (1 hot dog) (52 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 19 · -3 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Frankfurter, meat, heated is mostly calories with little else, scoring 19 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (20% DV). Most of its 278 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1010 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (7.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.8 g · 14%Carb 4.9 g · 7%Fat 24.3 g · 79%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories278 kcal14%
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat7.2 g36%
Cholesterol73 mg24%
Sodium1010 mg44%
Carbohydrate4.9 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein9.8 g20%
Potassium141 mg3%
Calcium99 mg8%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.18 mg1%

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FDC 174615

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.

Protein20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density19 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g9.8 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1010 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Polish sausage, porkDensity 20 vs 19Bologna, beef and porkDensity 20 vs 19Bologna, beefDensity 20 vs 19

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