Sausage & deli meats

Frankfurter, meat

FDC 172968serving (1 hot dog) (52 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 18 · -4 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Frankfurter, meat is mostly calories with little else, scoring 18 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 44 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 290 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1090 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (7.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.3 g · 14%Carb 4.2 g · 6%Fat 25.8 g · 80%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories290 kcal14%
Total fat26 g33%
Saturated fat7.7 g38%
Cholesterol77 mg26%
Sodium1090 mg47%
Carbohydrate4.2 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein10 g21%
Potassium152 mg3%
Calcium99 mg8%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.19 mg1%

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FDC 172968

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.

Protein21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density18 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1090 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Ham, mincedDensity 18 vs 18Frankfurter, meat, heatedDensity 19 vs 18Polish sausage, porkDensity 20 vs 18

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