Frankfurter, beef, low fat
FDC 167696frankfurter (57 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 28 · +6 vs Sausage & deli meats medianThis low-fat beef frankfurter scores 28 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band placing it 22nd of 60 in Sausage & deli meats. Protein comes in at an excellent 24% DV, and trimming the fat brings calories down to 140 per 100 g, lighter than most franks in this category.
Grilled, boiled or microwaved and served in a bun or sliced into beans, a single frankfurter here runs 57 g. The honest caveat: even the low-fat version is high in sodium at 744 mg per 100 g, so it's worth balancing with low-sodium sides rather than treating it as a daily lunch.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.85 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 424 mg | 18% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.91 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.48 g | |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4.6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.57 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
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FDC 167696Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Low-fat beef frankfurters are made the same way as a standard hot dog, cured, smoked and stuffed into a casing, but formulated with less fat than a regular beef frank while keeping the familiar snap and smoky flavor. They are cooked the usual ways: grilled, boiled, pan-fried or steamed, then tucked into a bun with mustard, relish, onions or chili, or sliced into beans, mac and cheese, or a skillet hash.
Keep them refrigerated in their original packaging and use within a few days of opening, or freeze unopened packs for longer storage. One frankfurter (57 g) has 140 calories and 12 g of protein, 24% DV, which is a reasonably lean profile for a hot dog thanks to the lower fat formulation at 9.5 g fat, making it a lighter-calorie way to build a quick lunch than a standard full-fat frank, though sodium remains high at 744 mg per link.
Frequently asked questions about frankfurter, beef
How many calories are in a low-fat beef frankfurter?
One frankfurter, 57 g, has 140 calories.
Is a low-fat beef frankfurter a good source of protein?
Yes, it provides 12 g of protein per frankfurter, which is 24% of the Daily Value.
How do you cook a beef frankfurter?
They can be grilled, boiled, pan-fried or steamed, then served in a bun or sliced into dishes like beans or mac and cheese.