Frankfurters with Sauerkraut
Frankfurters with Sauerkraut is a classic German dish featuring grilled or boiled sausages served alongside tangy, fermented cabbage. The dish typically consists of pork or beef frankfurters, sauerkraut, and often includes accompaniments like mustard, rye bread, or boiled potatoes. It originated in Germany and has become a staple in German-American cuisine, particularly popular at Oktoberfest celebrations.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively high in protein from the sausages and provides a good source of fiber and probiotics from the sauerkraut. A typical serving contains around 300-400 calories, with significant fat content from the sausages and minimal carbohydrates from the cabbage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The sauerkraut in this dish is a naturally fermented food that contains beneficial probiotics, which support gut health, and it was historically used as a way to preserve cabbage through long winters. The combination of the savory, fatty sausages with the acidic, crunchy sauerkraut creates a classic flavor pairing that has been enjoyed for centuries in Central European cuisine.
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