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Sausage, hotdog Nutrition Facts

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PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 226kcal / 2530kcal (8%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
17 g/ 42g (40%)
Saturated Fat
6.21 g/ 20g (31%)
Cholesterol
41 mg/ 300mg (13%)
Unsaturated Fat
8 g
Total Carbohydrates
4.8 g/ 348g (1%)
Dietary Fiber
0.5 g/ 20g (2%)
Sugar
2.9 g/ 63g (4%)
Protein
13.4 g/ 71g (18%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.03%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B2
0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%)
Vitamin B3
2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%)

Minerals

Calcium
16 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
6 mg/ 12mg (50%)
high
Phosphorus
145 mg/ 700mg (20%)
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Potassium
113 mg/ 2000mg (5%)
Sodium
698 mg/ 1500mg (46%)
Zinc
1.7 mg/ 7mg (26%)
source
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Sausage or hotdog (processed meat). It’s a protein food, but it’s also usually high in sodium and saturated fat.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
For energy and muscle support, the protein helps—especially if you’re eating 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. However, sausage/hotdog has high sodium (about 698 mg per 100 g) which can add up quickly, and it also has higher saturated fat (about 6.21 g per 100 g). Too much saturated fat and sodium over time can make it harder to keep heart health and blood pressure in a good range. The good part: it’s not a “bad” food—what matters is how often and how much you eat.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: treat it as an occasional protein, not the main protein every day.
  • Balance your plate: pair with more vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cabbage, carrots) and add a serving of rice or bread in a reasonable amount.
  • Boost fiber: add fruit or a side of veggies to help with fullness and better overall intake.
  • Watch the sodium “stack”: if you eat hotdog/sausage, go lighter on salty sauces (ketchup, mayo, seasoning) and choose less salty sides.
  • Try swaps sometimes: grilled chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, or beans can give protein with less sodium depending on preparation.
Common Filipino dishes
Hotdog sandwich, Hotdog rice toppings (fried rice with hotdog), Sausage and egg breakfast, Pancit canton with hotdog, Macaroni salad with hotdog
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Disclaimer
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