Hot dog vs salami: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: hot dog scores 7/100 and salami 6/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Hot dog
315 kcal per 100 g. 1 frank: 52 g
Salami
336 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 2 slices): 28 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even315 vs 336 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSalami12 vs 22 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.2 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumHot dog364 vs 316 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSalami11 vs 9.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Hot dog, 100 g | Salami, 100 g | Hot dog, 52 g | Salami, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | 336 kcal | 164 kcal | 94 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 22 g | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 2.4 g | 1.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 26 g | 15 g | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 9.3 g | 6 g | 2.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 µg | 1.6 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 316 mg | 189 mg | 88 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.6 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 15 mg | 7.3 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 19 mg | 5.7 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Sodium | 865 mg | 1740 mg | 450 mg | 487 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.