Kretschmar · Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
German Brand Frankfurters
One link (68g) serving of German Brand Frankfurters by Kretschmar has 120 calories, 0g of sugars and 610mg of sodium, as submitted by Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. to USDA (FoodData Central 1974960, record updated Sep 24, 2019).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1974960, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA, for the declared 68g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 039073070023
- Category
- Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other sausages, hotdogs and brats
Per 100 g, none of the 4,631 sausages, hotdogs and brats products in USDA's branded database has less sugar, and it has more sodium than 65% of them.
Where the calories come from: 3% carbohydrate, 60% fat and 37% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among sausages, hotdogs and brats: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 0 g | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 897 mg | 823 mg | 65% |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 15.3 g | 61% |
| Calories | 176 | 286 | 11% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 4,631 products, one per barcode.
Other frankfurters in this aisle
80 of the 4,631 sausages, hotdogs and brats products are named frankfurters. Per 100 g their median is 271 calories, 853 mg of sodium and 12.5 g of protein; 52 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Frankfurters AHOLD | 714 mg | 232 |
| Classic Smoked Plant-based Frankfurters FIELD ROAST | 711 mg | 250 |
| Hot Dog Stand Natural Casing Beef Frankfurters HOFFY | 706 mg | 250 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "frankfurters", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): PORK, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA, SALT, DEXTROSE, VINEGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SHEEP CASING.
The statement lists 11 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pork, Water, Less Than 2% Of: Natural Flavors. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Sep 24, 2019), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1974960).
More Kretschmar sausages, hotdogs and brats
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Natural Casing Frankfurters | 265 | 1.47 g | 1,029 mg |
| Summer Sausage | 286 | 1.79 g | 1,036 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Kretschmar German Brand Frankfurters?
120 per 1 link (68g) serving, and 176 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Kretschmar German Brand Frankfurters?
610mg per serving (27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA, last updated Sep 24, 2019. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov