Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef franks, raw
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 205kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.9 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 16.1 g/ 42g (38%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 1 g/ 348g (0.29%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.85 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.12%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 6 mg/ 750mg (0.8%) |
Phosphorus | 101 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 1.9 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Potassium | 5 mg/ 2000mg (0.25%) |
Sodium | 842 mg/ 1500mg (56%) |
Zinc | 5.4 mg/ 7mg (83%) high |
What is this food?
Beef franks (raw), a processed meat product usually made from ground beef and seasonings, formed into a sausage-like shape.
Why it matters to health
Beef franks provide protein to help build and maintain muscles, and they also contain fiber (about 1.9 g per 100 g) which can support better digestion. However, they’re also higher in sodium (about 842 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (about 5.24 g per 100 g), which can add up if eaten often—especially alongside other salty or fatty foods. The cholesterol content (about 57 mg per 100 g) is another reason to keep portions and frequency in check. If you include them, balance them with vegetables and other lighter foods during your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Choose a smaller portion: aim for about 1–2 pieces (or ~30–50 g) as part of a meal, not the main bulk of your plate.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., cabbage, carrots, pechay) and a reasonable serving of rice or swap with brown rice/whole grains.
- Go easy on added salt: skip extra soy sauce, ketchup, or salty dips when possible.
- Cook methods matter: grill, pan-sear, or bake; avoid heavy frying to reduce extra fat.
- Limit frequency: enjoy beef franks occasionally, and rotate with other protein sources like fish, eggs, tofu, or chicken.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef franks with garlic rice, hotdog sandwich, spaghetti with hotdog, pancit canton with hotdog, arroz caldo with hotdog
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