Calories in
frankfurter, chicken
223 kcal per 100 g Frankfurter, chicken contains 223 calories per 100 grams, or about 190 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 15.5 g protein, 2.7 g carbohydrate and 16.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 5% carbohydrate, 28% protein, 67% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 190 | 13.2 g | 2.3 g | 13.8 g |
| 1 link | 45.0 g | 100 | 7.0 g | 1.2 g | 7.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 223 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 2.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 3.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,027.0 mg | 873.0 mg |
| Potassium | 202.0 mg | 171.7 mg |
| Calcium | 74.0 mg | 62.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 96.0 mg | 81.6 mg |
| Water | 62.5 g | 53.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171624). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How frankfurter, chicken compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, frankfurter, chicken ranks 28 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 13% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (190 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 39 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in frankfurter, chicken?
Frankfurter, chicken contains 223 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 190 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 15.5 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrate and 16.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of frankfurter, chicken?
By calories, frankfurter, chicken is roughly 5% carbohydrate, 28% protein and 67% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 39 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the frankfurter, chicken I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Frankfurter, chicken". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.