Total Fat in Plain Hot Dog Hot Dogs on Bun

In a Plain Hot Dog ( ) there are about 250 calories out of which 135 calories come from fat. The total fat content of Plain Hot Dog is 14.98 g. Within the fat content, a Plain Hot Dog contains 5.62 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 2.04 g of polyunsaturated fat and 7.03 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a Plain Hot Dog is 24 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A Plain Hot Dog contains about 0.8 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single Plain Hot Dog contains about 717 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a Plain Hot Dog is 18.9 (g), 6% of daily value.

Sugar in a Plain Hot Dog is about 2.29 g and the amount of protein in a Plain Hot Dog is approximately 9.06 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a Plain Hot Dog .