Calories in
frankfurter, low sodium
312 kcal per 100 g Frankfurter, low sodium contains 312 calories per 100 grams, or about 471 calories per cup, sliced. Per 100 g it provides 12.0 g protein, 1.8 g carbohydrate and 28.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 2% carbohydrate, 15% protein, 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 frankfurter | 57.0 g | 178 | 6.8 g | 1.0 g | 16.3 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 151.0 g | 471 | 18.1 g | 2.7 g | 43.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, sliced
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, sliced |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 312 kcal | 471 kcal |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 18.1 g |
| Total fat | 28.5 g | 43.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.0 g | 18.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 311.0 mg | 469.6 mg |
| Potassium | 166.0 mg | 250.7 mg |
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | 30.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 92.1 mg |
| Water | 56.7 g | 85.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168131). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How frankfurter, low sodium compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, frankfurter, low sodium ranks 9 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 21% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup, sliced (471 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 96 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, low sodium?
Frankfurter, low sodium contains 312 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 471 calories per cup, sliced. It also provides 12.0 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrate and 28.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of frankfurter, low sodium?
By calories, frankfurter, low sodium is roughly 2% carbohydrate, 15% protein and 82% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, sliced?
About 96 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, low sodium 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
Closest in calorie density within sausages and luncheon meats.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Frankfurter, low sodium". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.