Food guide

Beef Hot Dog

Beef Hot Dog is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Beef Hot Dog, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of beef hot dog for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 140 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Beef Hot Dog
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	140 kcal	140 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	12 g	12 g	8.6 g
Carbohydrate	1.6 g	1.6 g	1.1 g
Fat	9.5 g	9.5 g	6.8 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of beef hot dog, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Beef Hot Dog
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	1 mg	1 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0.6 µg	0.6 µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	1%
Vitamin K	1.8 µg	1.8 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	0.05 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	2.3 mg	2.3 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	6%
Folate	4 µg	4 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	1.4 µg	1.4 µg	58%
Choline	44 mg	44 mg	8%
Minerals
Calcium	8 mg	8 mg	<1%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	11 mg	11 mg	3%
Phosphorus	191 mg	191 mg	15%
Potassium	129 mg	129 mg	3%
Sodium	744 mg	744 mg	32%
Zinc	2 mg	2 mg	18%
Selenium	13.9 µg	13.9 µg	25%
Copper	0.065 mg	0.065 mg	7%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Frankfurter, beef, low fat

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat beef hot dog?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Beef Hot Dog is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.