Calories in
frankfurter, meat
290 kcal per 100 g Frankfurter, meat contains 290 calories per 100 grams, or about 151 calories per serving (1 hot dog). Per 100 g it provides 10.3 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrate and 25.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 6% carbohydrate, 14% protein, 80% 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 serving (1 hot dog) | 52.0 g | 151 | 5.3 g | 2.2 g | 13.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving (1 hot dog)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (1 hot dog) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 290 kcal | 151 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Total fat | 25.8 g | 13.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 4.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,090.0 mg | 566.8 mg |
| Potassium | 152.0 mg | 79.0 mg |
| Calcium | 99.0 mg | 51.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 77.0 mg | 40.0 mg |
| Water | 56.3 g | 29.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172968). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How frankfurter, meat compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, frankfurter, meat ranks 14 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 13% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.5 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one serving (1 hot dog) (151 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 31 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, meat?
Frankfurter, meat contains 290 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 151 calories per serving (1 hot dog). It also provides 10.3 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrate and 25.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of frankfurter, meat?
By calories, frankfurter, meat is roughly 6% carbohydrate, 14% protein and 80% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving (1 hot dog)?
About 31 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, meat 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, meat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.