Meat and Poultry
Sausage, hotdog
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 226kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.4 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 17 g/ 42g (40%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.03%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 145 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 6 mg/ 12mg (50%) high |
Potassium | 113 mg/ 2000mg (5%) |
Sodium | 698 mg/ 1500mg (46%) |
Zinc | 1.7 mg/ 7mg (26%) source |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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