The calorie content of a hot dog varies depending on whether it includes just the sausage or also a bun and condiments.
- A typical hot dog sausage alone contains about 120 to 160 calories on average, depending on the brand and size. For example, a standard beef and pork hot dog has around 120-150 calories, while some brands like Member's Mark fully cooked hot dogs have about 160 calories per frank (2 oz)
- Adding a bun generally adds about 100 to 150 calories, bringing the total to approximately 270 to 300 calories for a hot dog with a bun
- Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, relish, and mayonnaise add varying amounts of calories, with mustard being very low (around 3 calories) and mayonnaise adding significantly more (about 94 calories per serving)
In summary, a plain hot dog sausage is roughly 120-160 calories, and with a bun, it typically totals around 290-300 calories. Additional toppings will increase the calorie count accordingly.
