Nathan'S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz: Protein, Calories & Labelgrade C+
Labelgrade: C+ 65 / 100 — Scores reflect moderate protein density (12.5g per 100g), long or additive-heavy ingredient list, high sodium per 100g.
Quick Facts
Per serving · 5 Links (56g)
The short answer
Nathan’S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz delivers 7 g of protein and 170 calories per 5 Links (56g) (USDA FDC 2626171) — about 12.5 g of protein per 100 g. The Labelgrade is C+ (65 / 100): Scores reflect moderate protein density (12.5g per 100g), long or additive-heavy ingredient list, high sodium per 100g.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 69 / 100 |
| Ingredient quality | C | 64 / 100 |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 |
| Sodium load | F | 35 / 100 |
| Fiber | F | 30 / 100 |
| Overall | C+ | 65 / 100 |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Protein per 100 g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan’S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz (this product) | 7 g | 12.5 g | 170 |
| Applegate The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog | 6 g | 12.5 g | 90.2 |
| Hebrew National Beef Franks, Beef Franks | 5 g | 11.1 g | 99.9 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | ~31 g per 100 g | 31 g | ~165 |
Whole-food equivalent
One 5 Links (56g) of Nathan’S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz (7 g protein) equals roughly 23 g of cooked chicken breast (about 0.8 oz).
Scope
This page covers Nathan’S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz (12 oz), UPC 0888313917150, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2626171. Nathan’S Famous sells multiple variants of this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always check the actual package label.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SORBITOL, SODIUM LACTATE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PAPRIKA, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE
| Nutrient | Per Serving (5 Links (56g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 7g |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 680mg |
| Cholesterol | 25.2mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.722mg |
Where to buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in Nathan'S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz?
7 grams of protein per 5 Links (56g) (USDA FDC 2626171). Per 100 g of product, that's 12.5 grams.
How many calories per serving?
170 calories per 5 Links (56g).
What's in Nathan'S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz?
The first ingredients are: BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SORBITOL, plus additional minor ingredients. Full list is shown in the "Ingredients" section below, sourced verbatim from USDA Branded Foods.
Does Nathan'S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz have added sugar?
No added sugar is listed in the USDA entry. The 0 g of sugars per serving appear to be naturally-occurring (lactose in dairy products, fruit sugars in fruit-containing products).
How much sodium per serving?
680 mg per 5 Links (56g) — about 30% of the FDA daily limit (2,300 mg).
Does Nathan'S Famous Beef Cocktail Franks, 12 oz qualify as a 'good source of protein' under FDA rules?
Yes — 7 g per serving is 14% of the FDA 50 g Daily Value, meeting the 10% threshold for the 'good source of protein' claim. (Two servings would qualify for the higher 'high in protein' claim.)
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Sources
- USDA · ID 2626171 · accessed 2026-05-27
Last verified: 2026-05-27