Calories in Chicken Hot Dogs

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (43.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 100.2
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 24.9 mg
  • Sodium 490.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 5.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 3.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.4 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Chicken Hot Dogs contains 100.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (43.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (7.0g, 61.2% of calories), including 2.0g of saturated fat.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Corn Syrup, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate Flavorings, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Diacetate

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Modified Food Starch

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chicken Hot Dogs contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories100.2 kcal5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol24.9 mg8%
Sodium490.2 mg21%
Total Carbohydrate5.0 g2%
Total Sugars3.0 g6%
Protein5.0 g10%
Calcium20.2 mg2%
Iron0.4 mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chicken Hot Dogs accounts for 5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 61.2% of the calories.

Fat 61.2%
Carbs 19.4%
Protein 19.4%
Fat 61.2% Carbs 19.4% Protein 19.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 100.2 calories in Chicken Hot Dogs? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 7.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 17.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 11.0 min
HIIT 9.3 min
Kayaking 14.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Chicken Hot Dogs

Is Chicken Hot Dogs good for weight loss?

At 100 calories per hot dog with 5g of protein, these could fit into a weight loss plan if portion-controlled, though the 7g of fat and 3g of added sugar aren't ideal for satiety. You'd want to pair it with vegetables or whole grains to make a more balanced, filling meal.

Is Chicken Hot Dogs heart-healthy?

These aren't the best choice for heart health. While the cholesterol is relatively low, the high sodium content and saturated fat add up quickly if you eat more than one, and processed meats with nitrites have been linked to cardiovascular concerns in some research.

How does Chicken Hot Dogs fit a low-sodium diet?

At nearly 500mg of sodium per hot dog, this is too high for a strict low-sodium diet. Most low-sodium plans aim for 1,500–2,300mg per day, so even one of these takes up a significant chunk of your allowance.

Is Chicken Hot Dogs gluten-free?

The ingredient list doesn't mention gluten-containing grains, but the modified food starch isn't specified as corn or potato-based, so it could potentially come from wheat. If you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, you'd want to verify with the manufacturer.

What should I watch out for with Chicken Hot Dogs?

Sodium is a major concern at 490mg per hot dog—that's over 20% of the daily limit in a single serving. The ingredient list also contains multiple sodium additives (phosphate, diacetate, erythorbate, nitrite), which are preservatives commonly found in processed meats.

Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

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