Are Hot Dogs Healthy? Nutrition, Calories & Alternatives
Hot Dog nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | 413 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,151 kJ | 1,726 kJ |
| Protein | 10 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 23 g |
| incl. saturated | 5.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 26 g | 39 g |
| incl. sugars | 5 g | 7.5 g |
| incl. fiber | 1.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
275 kcal (1,151 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 10/15/26 g
Serving (one, 150 g) — 413 kcal (1,726 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Hot dogs get grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
For
- Protein: 15 g per serving — 27% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 2.4 g per serving — 48% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
- Saturated fat: 8.3 g per serving — 42% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving (one, 150 g) has 413 kcal, 15 g protein, 23 g fat and 39 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
A hot dog is a processed sausage in a white bun: quick protein with a lot of salt and saturated fat.
protein 15%fat 49%carbs 36%
Hot Dog calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of hot dog has 413 calories and 200 g has 550. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 138 | 5 / 7.5 / 13 | 0.6 |
| 100 g | 275 | 10 / 15 / 26 | 1.2 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 413 | 15 / 23 / 39 | 1.8 |
| 200 g | 550 | 20 / 30 / 52 | 2.4 |
| 250 g | 688 | 25 / 38 / 66 | 3 |
| 300 g | 825 | 30 / 45 / 79 | 3.6 |
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Hot Dog: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon hot dog | 269 | 10 / 16 / 23 |
| Hot dog | 275 | 10 / 15 / 26 |
What else to watch
- They're low in fiber, so add vegetables, greens or beans to the plate.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (one, 150 g) is 413 kcal — roughly 2 h 15 min of easy walking or 52 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Hot Dog: swaps and alternatives
Hot dogs have a lot of saturated fat (5.5 g per 100 g), a lot of salt (1.6 g per 100 g) and almost no fiber (1.2 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair hot dog with
A serving of hot dog has 1.8 g of fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than hot dog
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 150 g, a typical serving of hot dog.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Dog | D | 413 | 15 | 1.8 | 8.3 |
| Chicken Shawarma | C | 323 | 17 | 2 | 4.8 |
Hot Dog vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| BLT Sandwich | 256 | 8.6 / 16 / 20 |
| Poutine | 260 | 3.3 / 14 / 30 |
| Curry Puff | 265 | 5.8 / 16 / 26 |
| Egg Rolls | 270 | 5.6 / 14 / 30 |
| Hot Dog | 275 | 10 / 15 / 26 |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 280 | 12 / 12 / 32 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 300 | 12 / 15 / 30 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of hot dog?
100 g of hot dog has 275 calories, with 10 g protein, 15 g fat and 26 g carbohydrates (1.2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of hot dog?
A serving (one, 150 g) has 413 calories: 15 g protein, 23 g fat and 39 g carbs.
What are the macros of hot dogs?
Per 100 g: 10 g protein, 26 g carbs and 15 g fat. By calories that's about 15% protein, 36% carbs and 49% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of hot dog?
About 2 h 15 min of easy walking or 52 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 413 calories in a serving (one, 150 g).
How much fiber is in hot dogs?
100 g of hot dog has 1.2 g of fiber; a serving (one, 150 g) has 1.8 g — 7% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
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