Hot Dog
Moderate nutritional value
Grilled or boiled frankfurter in a soft bun with mustard and ketchup.
A hot dog is a frankfurter, a cured and smoked sausage of beef or pork, heated in water or on a grill and served in a soft white bun with mustard and ketchup. One hot dog (about 110 g) has around 280 kcal, 14 g fat and close to 900 mg of sodium, and the frankfurter counts as processed meat. A chicken or turkey frankfurter has about a third less fat than a pork and beef one.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.7g | 15.5% |
| Fat | 13g | 18.6% |
| Carbs | 25g | 8.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 8.75g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 15.35g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.6% |
| Water | 50g | 2.0% |
| Calories | 252 | 11.2% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.56 | g | 17.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 5.34 | g | 21.4% |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.8 | g | 21.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.84 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 1.96 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.01 | g | 0.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.76 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.45 | mg |
| Selenium | 16.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 5.31 | mcg | 0.6% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.05 | mg | 4.2% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.087 | mg | 6.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.56 | mg | 9.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.104 | mg | 6.1% |
| vitamin B9 | 10.2 | mcg | 2.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.706 | mcg | 29.4% |
| vitamin C | 0.76 | mg | 0.8% |
| vitamin D | 0 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.451 | mg | 3.0% |
| vitamin K | 6.66 | mcg | 5.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 53.6 | mg | 5.4% |
| iron | 0.917 | mg | 5.1% |
| magnesium | 16.7 | mg | 4.2% |
| phosphorus | 127 | mg | 18.1% |
| potassium | 127 | mg | 4.9% |
| sodium | 816 | mg | 35.5% |
| zinc | 0.745 | mg | 6.8% |
| copper | 0.128 | mg | 14.2% |
| manganese | 0.243 | mg | 10.6% |
| selenium | 16.6 | mcg | 30.2% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 241 | mg | 34.4% | 137% |
| Isoleucine | 393 | mg | 28.1% | 119% |
| Leucine | 692 | mg | 25.3% | 103% |
| Lysine | 557 | mg | 26.5% | 105% |
| Methionine | 338 | mg | 32.2% | 133% |
| Phenylalanine | 677 | mg | 38.7% | 150% |
| Threonine | 334 | mg | 31.8% | 121% |
| Tryptophan | 94 | mg | 33.6% | 129% |
| Valine limiting | 424 | mg | 23.3% | 96% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Frankfurters (about 50 g each) 4
- Hot dog buns 4 (180 g)
- Water, for simmering 1 l
- Yellow mustard 20 g
- Ketchup 40 g
- White onion, finely chopped to serve (optional)
- Sweet pickle relish to serve (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- 2
Add the frankfurters and heat them in the barely simmering water for 5-6 minutes; do not let the water boil hard, or the skins may split.
- 3
Alternatively, grill the frankfurters over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning often, until lightly charred.
- 4
Warm the buns in a 180C oven for 3-4 minutes, or toast the cut sides briefly on the grill.
- 5
Place a frankfurter in each bun.
- 6
Squeeze a line of mustard and ketchup along each frankfurter.
- 7
Add onion or relish if you like and serve at once.