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Hot dog

Hot dog

Carb Check

Carbs
26g
Carbs
Fiber
1.8g
Fiber
Net Carbs
24.2g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
32.5g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
85
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
27.6
Glycemic Load

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Moderate Impact
High Impact

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Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
No
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Hot dog
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Hot dog

  • Water
    50.0g
  • Fiber
    1.8g
  • Carbs
    26.0g
  • Fat
    10.0g
  • Protein
    9.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Moderate
Purine
Moderate
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
High
Oxalate
Low
Goitrogen
Low
Sulfite
Moderate
Nitrate
High
Antioxidants
Not present

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Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Hot dog is high in carbohydrates at 26g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 125g delivers 32.5g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Hot dog provides 236 kcal, 9g of protein, and 10g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 24.2 g
  • Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 85 (high)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 27.6
  • Sodium: 870 mg
  • Phosphorus: 110
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.2

With 26g of carbohydrates per 100g, Hot dog is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 125g already provides 32.5g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Hot dog or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Hot dog is carbohydrate-dense with 26g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 125g provides 32.5g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
8
13% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.17
19% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11
10% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.1
9% RDA
Beta-Carotene
50
1% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
2210
115% RDA
Calcium
30
5% RDA
Iron
1.2
11% RDA
Potassium
160
10% RDA
Magnesium
20
7% RDA
Phosphorus
110
20% RDA
Zinc
0.9
11% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Traces
Lactose
Traces
Gluten
Low
Soy
Low
Shellfish
Traces

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Not present
Traces
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Moderate
High

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