USDA source topicSandwiches, burgers & wraps

Frankfurter sandwiches: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 24 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Frankfurter sandwiches.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Frankfurter sandwiches” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (24 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun; Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on white bun; Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bun; Italian sausage sandwich on white; Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bread; Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bread. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 24 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	246 kcal	220 kcal–296 kcal	215 kcal–310 kcal	24
Proteinper 100 g	11.4 g	9.9 g–14 g	9.6 g–16.6 g	24
Carbohydrateper 100 g	20.2 g	17.5 g–24.3 g	14.7 g–25 g	24
Total fatper 100 g	12.7 g	10.6 g–18.9 g	9.9 g–20.8 g	24
Dietary fiberper 100 g	1.9 g	0.8 g–2.6 g	0.7 g–3.4 g	24
Total sugarsper 100 g	2.8 g	1.9 g–3.9 g	1.6 g–4.8 g	24
Sodiumper 100 g	657 mg	539 mg–706 mg	448 mg–722 mg	24
Potassiumper 100 g	263 mg	169 mg–287 mg	100 mg–309 mg	24
Calciumper 100 g	80 mg	56 mg–151 mg	46 mg–170 mg	24
Ironper 100 g	2 mg	1.8 mg–2.2 mg	1.8 mg–2.3 mg	24

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

246 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported calories value is 246 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 220 kcal to 296 kcal, while the complete observed span is 215 kcal to 310 kcal.

Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

11.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported protein value is 11.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 9.9 g to 14 g, while the complete observed span is 9.6 g to 16.6 g.

Chili hot dog sandwich, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Italian sausage sandwich on white is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

20.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 20.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 17.5 g to 24.3 g, while the complete observed span is 14.7 g to 25 g.

Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

12.7 g at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported total fat value is 12.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 10.6 g to 18.9 g, while the complete observed span is 9.9 g to 20.8 g.

Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

1.9 g at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.8 g to 2.6 g, while the complete observed span is 0.7 g to 3.4 g.

Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

2.8 g at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 2.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.9 g to 3.9 g, while the complete observed span is 1.6 g to 4.8 g.

Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

657 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported sodium value is 657 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 539 mg to 706 mg, while the complete observed span is 448 mg to 722 mg.

Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pig in a blanket is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

263 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported potassium value is 263 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 169 mg to 287 mg, while the complete observed span is 100 mg to 309 mg.

Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on white bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, meat and poultry, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

80 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported calcium value is 80 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 56 mg to 151 mg, while the complete observed span is 46 mg to 170 mg.

Chili hot dog sandwich, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

2 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records, the middle reported iron value is 2 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.8 mg to 2.2 mg, while the complete observed span is 1.8 mg to 2.3 mg.

Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on wheat bun is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 24 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

No preparation phrase from the wiki’s controlled vocabulary appears consistently enough to summarize this topic. Use the exact record catalog instead of inferring a shared method.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

24 of 24 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 27 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 102 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 87 g to 166 g, while the complete observed span is 20–269 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 sandwichAppears on 11 recordsExample: Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun →

1 sandwich (1 slice bread)Appears on 11 recordsExample: Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bread →

1 footlongAppears on 2 recordsExample: Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun →

1 cocktail size pig in a blanketAppears on 1 recordsExample: Pig in a blanket →

1 pig in blanketAppears on 1 recordsExample: Pig in a blanket →

1 sandwich, any sizeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Italian sausage sandwich on white →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Frankfurter sandwiches” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 24 “Frankfurter sandwiches” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat breadFDC 2707081	215 kcalper 100 g	10.3 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	551 mgper 100 g	151 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bunFDC 2707079	219 kcalper 100 g	10.4 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	541 mgper 100 g	166 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Chili hot dog sandwich, on white breadFDC 2707080	215 kcalper 100 g	9.9 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	553 mgper 100 g	151 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Chili hot dog sandwich, on white bunFDC 2707078	223 kcalper 100 g	9.9 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	556 mgper 100 g	166 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, beef, on wheat breadFDC 2707063	294 kcalper 100 g	11.6 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	694 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, beef, on wheat bunFDC 2707061	290 kcalper 100 g	11.6 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	657 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white breadFDC 2707062	295 kcalper 100 g	10.9 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	698 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, beef, on white bunFDC 2707060	296 kcalper 100 g	10.8 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	681 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, meat and poultry, on wheat breadFDC 2707067	272 kcalper 100 g	10.3 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	694 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, meat and poultry, on wheat bunFDC 2707065	271 kcalper 100 g	10.5 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	657 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, meat and poultry, on white breadFDC 2707066	274 kcalper 100 g	9.6 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	698 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, meat and poultry, on white bunFDC 2707064	278 kcalper 100 g	9.7 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	681 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat breadFDC 2707075	233 kcalper 100 g	12.9 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	554 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bunFDC 2707073	237 kcalper 100 g	12.7 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	538 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on white breadFDC 2707074	234 kcalper 100 g	12.3 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	558 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on white bunFDC 2707072	244 kcalper 100 g	12 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	561 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on wheat breadFDC 2707071	237 kcalper 100 g	11.9 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	719 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on wheat bunFDC 2707069	241 kcalper 100 g	11.9 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	678 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on white breadFDC 2707070	238 kcalper 100 g	11.3 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	722 mgper 100 g	87 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on white bunFDC 2707068	248 kcalper 100 g	11.1 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	702 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on breadFDC 2707077	243 kcalper 100 g	16.6 gper 100 g	3.4 gper 100 g	448 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on bunFDC 2707076	251 kcalper 100 g	15.8 gper 100 g	3.1 gper 100 g	466 mgper 100 g	115 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Italian sausage sandwich on whiteFDC 2707053	300 kcalper 100 g	14.4 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	645 mgper 100 g	135 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Pig in a blanketFDC 2707045	310 kcalper 100 g	11.4 gper 100 g	0.7 gper 100 g	708 mgper 100 g	85 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Frankfurter sandwiches” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Frankfurter sandwiches” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 24 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.