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Hot Dog

Hot Dog is a sausage-style processed meat commonly served in a split bun and associated with American fast-food and street-food traditions; it’s also called a frankfurter or frankfurter sausage in many places. It provides a convenient source of animal protein and some B‑vitamins, but it is relatively high in saturated fat — 11.4g of saturated fat per 100g. As a processed meat, it contains little fiber and few protective plant compounds, so choosing leaner or plant-based alternatives can improve the overall nutritional profile while keeping the same culinary role.

Ultra-processed · ~1.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

310 kcal

16% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

12 g

23% RDI

Fat

28 g

11g sat fat

Carbs

2.9 g

1% RDI

Sugar

1.3 g

3% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.8 g

17% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.4 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Hot Dog healthy?

Hot Dog is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Hot Dog?

Hot Dog is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Hot Dog?

100g of Hot Dog contains 310 kcal, 11.7g protein, 2.89g carbohydrates, 28g fat, and 0g fiber.

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