Energy
upper quarter223 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 408 calories for 183 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 183 g
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 183 g
408calories
Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 408 calories for USDA reference amount at 183 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 223 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 15.6 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, and 1,598 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is hot dog, nfs, representing 69.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 152–544 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706410: “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
For FDC 2706410, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 hot dog with sauce” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hot dog with sauceUSDA-listed household measure | 68 g | 152 kcal | 5.8 g | 0.3 g | 594 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 183 g | 408 kcal | 15.6 g | 0.7 g | 1,598 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 244 g | 544 kcal | 20.8 g | 1 g | 2,130 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706410’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
upper quarter223 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Protein
middle half8.5 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter0.4 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter873 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2706410’s 183 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Potassium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Potassium578 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron2 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat14.6 g
≈ 73% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,598 mg
≈ 69% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706370 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
USDA assigns those measures 68 g and 244 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 152 kcal to 544 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 13.2 g more total fat than “Beef with tomato-based sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Hot dog, NFS supplies 69.7% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when the exact wording “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2706370 when the exact wording “Beef with tomato-based sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordFrankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce | 183 g408 kcal | 223 kcal | 8.5 g | 19.6 g | 0.4 g | 873 mg |
| Sausage with tomato-based sauce | 186 g435 kcal | 234 kcal | 13.3 g | 19.1 g | 0.4 g | 863 mg |
| Frankfurters or hot dogs and sauerkraut | 110 g218 kcal | 198 kcal | 7.6 g | 17.3 g | 1.1 g | 764 mg |
| Beef with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 363 mg |
| Meat with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 355 mg |
| Ham or pork with tomato-based sauce | 187 g286 kcal | 153 kcal | 20.3 g | 6.8 g | 0.4 g | 352 mg |
| Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce | 132 g202 kcal | 153 kcal | 10.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.6 g | 501 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706410: its source amount is 183 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
For FDC 2706410, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
544 kcal
244 g
152 kcal
68 g
At a glance
For FDC 2706410, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
14.6 g≈ 73% Daily ValueSodium
1,597.6 mg≈ 70% Daily ValueTotal fat
35.9 g≈ 46% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706410’s 183 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706410 at 183 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 183 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 408 kcal 223 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 15.6 g 8.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 6.6 g 3.6 g | 2% 1% |
| Total fat | 35.9 g 19.6 g | 46% 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g 0.4 g | 3% 1% |
| Sugars | 3.6 g 1.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,597.6 mg 873 mg | 69% 38% |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g 8 g | 73% 40% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.5 g 8.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 73.2 mg 40 mg | 24% 13% |
| Potassium | 578.3 mg 316 mg | 12% 7% |
| Calcium | 27.5 mg 15 mg | 2% 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg 1.1 mg | 11% 6% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg 12 mg | 5% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg 2.1 mg | 4% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 µg 0.6 µg | 5% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14.6 µg 8 µg | 2% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 119.5 g 65.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706410, approximate percentages divide the displayed 183 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
USDA links FDC 2706410 to 3 source inputs totaling 100.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Hot dog, NFS, Tomato products, canned, sauce, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot dog, NFSUSDA ingredient 25210110 | 70 GM | 70 g | 69.7% |
| 2 | Tomato products, canned, sauceUSDA ingredient 11549 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 29.9% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 0.4 g | 0.4% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2706410, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat mixed dishes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal | 149 kcal | +74 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 21.7 g | −13.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1.6 g | +2 g |
| Total fat | 19.6 g | 6.4 g | +13.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 873 mg | 363 mg | +510 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 74 more calories, 13.2 g less protein, and 2 g more carbohydrate than “Beef with tomato-based sauce.”
Only this record lists Hot dog, NFS. Only the comparison record lists Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Tomato products, canned, sauce; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Hot dog, NFS.
Listed only in the comparison: Beef, round, top round steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 183 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (244 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 187 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (249 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706410 with FDC 2706370 at equal mass; use their 183 g and 187 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706410 versus FDC 2706370 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full meat mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
FDC 2706410 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 223 kcal per 100 g becomes 408 kcal at 183 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706410
FNDDS food code: 27120250
The scaling for FDC 2706410 can be exact while the match to “Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 183 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.