What is Frankfurter? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Frankfurter?

The chicken frankfurter, also known as a hotdog is an alternative version to the standard beef frankfurter. It is made from finely ground chicken meat, seasonings, and additives to preserve its shelf life. The frankfurter is a meat product with a long shape, light brown color and a salty and umami flavor. The chicken hotdog can be cooked using any method and is commonly boiled or grilled.

What does Frankfurter Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

chicken breast

Chicken breast is meat from the chest/breast area of a chicken. It is a larger piece of meat and slightly flat. When raw the meat is pink and slippery. It must be cooked before consuming. Chicken breast can be cooked using a variety of methods, including grilling, roasting and baking. When chicken is cooked it turns off white, has a tender texture with some chew and a flavor that is mild, meaty and savory.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Frankfurter Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 link45g

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	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	100kcal	5%
Fats	7g	9%
Sat. fats	2g	9%
Mono. Fats	3g	7%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	7g	9%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	462mg	20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Frankfurter?

1 link of Frankfurter contains 7 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Frankfurter?

1 link of Frankfurter contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Frankfurter?

1 link of Frankfurter contains 7 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Frankfurter?

1 link of Frankfurter contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 link of Frankfurter?

There are 100 calories in 1 link of Frankfurter.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Frankfurter?

There are 63 calories in 1 oz of Frankfurter.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Frankfurter?

There are 1012 calories in 1 pound of Frankfurter.