Hot dogs
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Hot dogs by Barr a scores 5/10 for Brain Health based on balanced nutritional profile.
Hot dogs by Barr a provides 321 calories, 7.1g protein, 21.4g fat, and 7.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.2g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (929mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Hot dogs by Barr a sits near the middle of the sausages category with 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347). Low protein at just 7.1g per 100g — well below the 16.2g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 929mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.2g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 929mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1858mg — roughly 81% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Hot dogs doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the sausages category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Mechanically separated chicken, water, pork, dextrose, modified corn starch, salt, contains 2% or less of the following: beef, corn syrup, flavorings, sodium phosphates, potassium lactate, potassium acetate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, oleoresin of paprika, sodium nitrite, smoke flavoring.