Hot Dog Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

Hot Dog contains 183.5 calories, 6.7g protein, 1.5g carbs, and 16.7g fat. A mild emulsified sausage grilled or simmered and tucked into a soft bun, the classic canvas for mustard and relish.

183.5

cal

1.5g

carbs

6.7g

protein

amino acids ↓

16.7g

fat

0g

fiber

0.7g

sugar

Vitamins in Hot Dog

Per 1 frank ~57g

Vitamin D
0.57mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0.11mg
<1%
Vitamin K
1.03mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.11mg
6%
Vitamin B12
0.82mcg
34%
Thiamin (B1)
9.69mcg
<1%
Niacin (B3)
1.04mg
7%
Folate
5.7mcg
1%

Minerals in Hot Dog

Per 1 frank ~57g

Calcium
6.27mg
<1%
Iron
0.7mg
4%
Magnesium
5.13mg
1%
Phosphorus
79.2mg
6%
Potassium
144mg
3%
Sodium
486mg
21%
Zinc
1.24mg
11%
Selenium
6.16mcg
11%
Copper
0.03mg
3%
Manganese
9.69mcg
<1%

Amino Acids in Hot Dog

Protein breakdown per 1 frank (57g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Hot Dog supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per 1 frank (57g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 215mg 377mg 3.2%
Isoleucine 344mg 604mg 5.2%
Leucine 589mg 1033mg 8.8%
Lysine 625mg 1097mg 9.4%
Methionine 189mg 332mg 2.8%
Phenylalanine 289mg 507mg 4.3%
Threonine 308mg 540mg 4.6%
Tryptophan 72mg 126mg 1.1%
Valine 360mg 632mg 5.4%
Other Amino Acids Per 1 frank (57g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 402mg 706mg 6%
Arginine 449mg 787mg 6.7%
Aspartic Acid 664mg 1165mg 10%
Cystine 72mg 126mg 1.1%
Glutamic Acid 1068mg 1873mg 16%
Glycine 317mg 556mg 4.8%
Proline 282mg 494mg 4.2%
Serine 267mg 469mg 4%
Tyrosine 244mg 428mg 3.7%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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