Frankfurter and sauerkraut

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Frankfurter and sauerkraut is a classic German dish featuring a smoked pork sausage (the Frankfurter) served alongside fermented cabbage (sauerkraut). It typically consists of just these two main components, sometimes accompanied by mustard, and is a staple of German and Central European cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein and fat from the sausage, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sauerkraut. It provides a good source of B vitamins, iron from the meat, and probiotics from the fermented cabbage, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	1450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a traditional method of food preservation—smoking the sausage and fermenting the cabbage allowed these foods to be stored for winter. Nutritionally, the fermented sauerkraut offers beneficial gut bacteria, creating an interesting contrast with the rich, fatty sausage.