Calories in hot dog (frankfurter)
Beef frankfurter, heated. 322 kcal (1,347 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
A hot dog sausage, or frankfurter, is a processed meat whose energy comes mostly from fat. This entry is a heated all-beef frankfurter: 322 kcal (1347 kJ) per 100 g, with about 29 g of fat and 12 g of protein. It is also salty, with 852 mg of sodium per 100 g. The figures cover the sausage alone, not the bun or toppings.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 48 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 155 kcal | – |
| Energy | 647 kJ | – |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Total fat | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated | 5.56 g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated | 6.11 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.39 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.61 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 25.7 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.096 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 4.8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 µg | 29% |
| Choline | 24.4 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5.3 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4.3 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 66.7 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.023 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg | 9% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 frankfurter | 48 | 155 | 647 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 14.1 |
| 2 frankfurters | 96 | 309 | 1,293 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 28.2 |
Things worth knowing
- One beef frankfurter (48 g) has about 155 kcal (647 kJ) and 410 mg of sodium, roughly 18% of the Daily Value.
- Add a plain white hot dog roll (44 g, about 123 kcal) and a basic hot dog comes to roughly 280 kcal (1160 kJ) before ketchup, mustard or onions.
- Chicken and turkey frankfurters are lower in energy at about 223 kcal per 100 g, but they are still processed meats and are just as salty or saltier.
- Almost 40% of the fat is saturated: one beef frankfurter contains around 5.6 g of saturated fat.
Converting these figures
One 1 frankfurter of hot dog is 155 kcal, which is 647 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 74 g of hot dog to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 07945. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.