Corn Dogs vs Hot Dog
Overall, Hot Dog has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Corn Dogs | Hot Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 211 kcal | 192 kcal |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 11.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | — |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 7 g |
| Additives | 8 | 6 |
| Allergens | Gluten | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Corn Dogs has 72% less fat (4.2 g vs 15 g).
- Corn Dogs has no saturated fat, while Hot Dog has 1.1 g.
- Hot Dog has 83% less sugar (1.9 g vs 11.3 g).
- Hot Dog has 25% less salt (1.3 g vs 1.7 g).
- Corn Dogs has 45% more protein (12.7 g vs 7 g).
- Hot Dog has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Corn Dogs lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Corn Dogs
water, wheat flour, sugar, wheat gluten, yellow corn meal, yellow corn flour, corn oil, contains 2% or less of salt, dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), methylcellulose, brown sugar (sugar, molasses), spices, yeast extract, onion powder, pea protein isolate, natural flavors, carrageenan, garlic powder, xanthan gum, red beet juice concentrate (color), paprika extract (color), paprika (color), dried yeast,
Hot Dog
Water, zonnebloemolie, 3,6% erwteneiwit, verdikkingsmiddel (carrageen, konjacgom), 1,2% tuinboneneiwit, zetmeel, lijnzaad bloem, enzymen, kruidenextracten (bevat ui), stabilisatoren (methylcellulose), kleur (rode paprika extract), smaakstoffen, gistextract, dextrose, geconcentreerd rode paprika sap, geconcentreerd rode bietensap, fenegriek extract, gejodeerd zout, rookaroma, tomatenpoeder, kunstmatig eetbaar membraam: stabilisatoren (natriumalginaat, calciumchloride)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Corn Dogs or Hot Dog?
Overall, Hot Dog has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Hot Dog has fewer calories: 192 kcal versus 211 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hot Dog has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 11.3 g per 100 g.