Hot dog
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Fat | 17.4 g |
| Carbs | 23.7 g |
A hot dog is a cooked sausage — typically made from pork, beef, or a blend — served in a sliced bun and eaten as a handheld meal at sporting events, street stalls, and backyard cookouts across North America and beyond. The data here reflects the assembled product in its pre-cooked state, with 296 kcal, 10.9 g of protein, 17.4 g of fat, and 23.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, the latter largely coming from the bun. Fibre is low at 0.8 g. Sodium is notably high at 681 mg per 100 g, with potassium at 236 mg and phosphorus at 113 mg also present. Folate contributes 41 mcg per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available. Among common dietary patterns, hot dogs are listed as dairy-free.
How many calories in a hot dog?
A hot dog (with bun) contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A standard assembled hot dog typically weighs around 150–180 g, putting a single serving in the range of 440–530 kcal.
How much sodium is in a hot dog?
Hot dogs contain 681 mg of sodium per 100 g, which is relatively high compared to many everyday foods. A full serving of 150–180 g would contribute roughly 1,000–1,225 mg of sodium.
Is a hot dog healthy?
Per 100 g, a hot dog provides 296 kcal, 17.4 g of fat, and 681 mg of sodium — making it a calorie- and sodium-dense food. It does offer 10.9 g of protein and 41 mcg of folate per 100 g, though the high sodium content is worth noting for those monitoring their intake.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Fat | 17.4 g |
| Carbs | 23.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.80 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 6.7 g |
| Monounsaturated | 7.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.14 g |
| Omega-6 | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 32.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 72.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg |
| Potassium | 236 mg |
| Sodium | 681 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.074 mg |
| Selenium | 17.8 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 1.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.1 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 41.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.55 mcg |
| Choline | 24.3 mg |