1 hot dog with bun (~100 g) has about 290 calories.
Why estimates miss: Hot Dog is a multi-ingredient dish. Ketchup, mustard, and chili toppings can add 50-150 kcal beyond the base dog. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
About 15% of the calories come from protein, 33% from carbs and 52% from fat. That works out to about 290 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hot dog with bun (~100 g) | 290 kcal | 11 g | 24 g | 17 g |
| 100 g | 290 kcal | 11 g | 24 g | 17 g |
| 200 g | 580 kcal | 22 g | 48 g | 34 g |
| Half serving | 145 kcal | 5.5 g | 12 g | 8.5 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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