Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs by Lightlife scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs by Lightlife provides 140 calories, 18.6g protein, 4.7g fat, and 4.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 13.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 18.6g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 140 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠High sodium content (814mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs by Lightlife is a lower-calorie option in the sausages category at 140 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 347.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 140 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 18.6g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 2.3g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Sodium: 814mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 814mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1628mg — roughly 71% 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 Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the sausages category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA STARCH, METHYLCELLULOSE (FROM PLANT FIBER), BROWN SUGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKED SUGAR, GUAR GUM, RED RICE FLOUR (COLOR), OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), CANOLA OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.