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Plain hot dog
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 247 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 5.2 g 26%
- Fibre 1 g 3%
- Sodium 684 mg 30%
- Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.57 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.24 mg 20%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 3.7 mg 23%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.52 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 49 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0.52 µg 22%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 99 mg 8%
- Potassium 146 mg 3%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 26.5 µg 48%
Similar foods
- Plain hamburger or hot dog roll279 kcal / 100 g
- Hot dog sandwichNFS, on white bun296 kcal / 100 g
- Plain hamburger or hotdog rollhamburger or hotdog, plain279 kcal / 100 g
- Hot dog231 kcal / 100 g
- Hotdog fast food257 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey hot dog sandwichon white bun248 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetarian hot dog sandwichon bun251 kcal / 100 g
- Sausage with bun248 kcal / 100 g
- Chili hot dog260 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Plain hot dog
How do you cook a plain hot dog?
For a quick, juicy result, simmer it gently in water for about 5 minutes; avoid a hard boil, which can split the skin. You can also grill it, turning often, until browned and hot throughout.
How do you heat a plain hot dog in the microwave?
Put it on a microwave-safe plate, cover it loosely and heat for about 30–45 seconds, then check that it is steaming hot. Add short bursts if needed; the timing depends on the microwave and the sausage’s size.
Can you eat a plain hot dog cold?
Many hot dogs are fully cooked before they are packed, so they can be eaten cold if the packaging says they are ready to eat. Keep them chilled and follow the pack’s storage instructions; otherwise, heat until steaming hot.
How should you store plain hot dogs after opening the pack?
Keep them covered in the fridge and use them within the time stated on the packaging, often within a few days. Freeze any you will not use in that time, and thaw them in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
What goes well with a plain hot dog?
Mustard, ketchup, chopped onion and sauerkraut are familiar toppings; pickled cucumbers add a sharp crunch. Serve it with potato salad, coleslaw or chips for a fuller meal.
What is the difference between a plain hot dog and a hot dog frankfurter?
A hot dog frankfurter is the sausage alone, while a plain hot dog generally includes the sausage with its bun. The frankfurter has 11 g protein and 15 g fat per 100 g.
How much protein is in a plain hot dog?
A 100 g portion provides 11 g of protein. The amount in one hot dog depends on the size of the sausage and bun.
Is a plain hot dog high in sodium?
Yes. A 100 g portion contains 684 mg of sodium, so it is worth bearing in mind if you are choosing several salty toppings or sides.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4644 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
