USDA Standard Reference · Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169866).
- 121
- Calories
- 15.5g
- Protein
- 8.4g
- Carbs
- 2.8g
- Fat
Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat contains 121 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 15.5g of protein, 2.8g of fat, and 8.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 169866 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Sausages and Luncheon Meats" food group. Each 143g serving delivers 121 calories, broken down into 15.5g protein, 2.8g fat, and 8.4g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 0.1g of dietary fiber (0% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g and 983mg of sodium (43% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 51%, fat 21%, and carbohydrates 28% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 20000% DV, Sodium, Na at 43% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat qualifies as high protein, low fat, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Sausages and Luncheon Meats" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 121 calories per 100g, Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat gets 51% of its calories from protein , 21% from fat , and 28% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
With 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100g (0% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (20000% DV), and Sodium, Na (43% DV).
Note: at 983mg per 100g (43% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
121 kcal = 6% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat compares to Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Per 100 g, against the average across all sausages and luncheon meats foods in USDA FoodData Central.
60% Higher in protein than 60% of sausages and luncheon meats on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Sausages and Luncheon Meats group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.4 G | 0% |
| Energy | 121.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.1 G | 0% |
| Protein | 15.5 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.8 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 3.4 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 505.0 kJ | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 69.9 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Betaine | 6.7 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 76.0 MG | — |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 3.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 3.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 3.2 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.4 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% |
| Potassium, K | 261.0 MG | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 983.0 MG | 43% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 4 IU | 20000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 155.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 1.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 22.2 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 44.0 MG | 15% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.0 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.4 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.0 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.3 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.3 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169866) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.