Sausage & deli meats

Frankfurter, pork

FDC 172964link (76 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · +11 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Frankfurter, pork is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 13 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (26% DV), an excellent source of calcium (21% DV), an excellent source of iron (21% DV). Most of its 269 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (816 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (8.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.8 g · 19%Carb 0.3 g · 0%Fat 23.7 g · 80%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories269 kcal13%
Total fat24 g30%
Saturated fat8.7 g44%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium816 mg35%
Carbohydrate0.28 g0%
Dietary fiber0.1 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium264 mg6%
Calcium267 mg21%
Iron3.7 mg21%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C2 mg2%
Vitamin A79 µg9%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 172964

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.

Protein26% DV
Calcium21% DV
Iron21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density33 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0.1 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g816 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Peppered loaf, pork, beefDensity 34 vs 33Beef, cured, pastramiDensity 34 vs 33Poultry salad sandwich spreadDensity 34 vs 33

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