Hot dog: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
The easiest one on the list. A chicken sausage (under 10 g fat per 100 g), sauerkraut and mustard. Mayo and cheese sauce are the real enemies.
Original · 180 g
480 kcal
Protein 16 · Fat 28 · Carbs 40
Healthy version · you save 200
280 kcal
Protein 24 · Fat 8 · Carbs 28
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Sausages are up to 30% fat, plus sauces.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage, 70 g | 210 | Chicken sausage, 80 g | 120 |
| White bun, 60 g | 160 | Whole-grain bun, 55 g | 140 |
| Mayo and ketchup, 25 g | 110 | Mustard, 10 g | 10 |
| — | Sauerkraut, onion, 50 g | 15 | |
| Total | 480 | you save 195 | 285 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- Chicken sausage80 g
- Whole-grain bun55 g
- Mustard10 g
- Sauerkraut, onion50 g
How to make it
- Grill the sausage.
- Warm the bun.
- Assemble with sauerkraut and mustard.
Tip: Mustard is nearly calorie-free unlike mayo or cheese sauce.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Buying 'chicken' sausages without reading the label.
Storing
Assemble right before eating.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular hot dog?
- About 480 kcal per 180 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 200 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.