Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Sausage, hotdog, w/ cheese
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 245kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.7 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 18.1 g/ 42g (43%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 8.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.19%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.22 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 142 mg/ 750mg (18%) source |
Phosphorus | 211 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Potassium | 176 mg/ 2000mg (8%) |
Sodium | 1088 mg/ 1500mg (72%) |
Zinc | 1.3 mg/ 7mg (20%) source |
Allergen Info
Milk
What is this food?
Sausage or hotdog with cheese—usually a processed meat snack/meal item. It’s considered a protein food, but it’s also typically high in sodium and saturated fat.
Why it matters to health
This food can help with protein for muscle and fullness. But per 100g, it’s also high in sodium (1088 mg), saturated fat (6.19 g), and cholesterol (64 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. The good part: it has some dietary fiber (3 g), but it’s still not as fiber-rich as vegetables, so pairing with fiber-rich foods helps balance your plate.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions smaller: treat it as an occasional protein, not a daily staple—especially if you already have other salty foods in the day.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots) and/or whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Watch the cheese: if you’re adding cheese, use a lighter amount or choose less salty options.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), place hotdog/sausage in one meal and keep the other meals lighter on processed/salty items to avoid stacking sodium.
- Choose “lower sodium” or “less fat” versions when available, and drink water alongside meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Hotdog with cheese, Sausage sandwich, Hotdog rice meal, Macaroni with hotdog, Pancit with hotdog
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