Chicago-Style Hot Dog

A Chicago-style hot dog is a loaded, all-beef frankfurter served on a soft, steamed poppy seed bun and topped with a vibrant array of fresh ingredients. Its classic fixings include yellow mustard, neon green sweet pickle relish, chopped white onion, tomato wedges, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. This iconic street food is a signature culinary symbol of Chicago, Illinois.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat meal, primarily from the bun and the all-beef hot dog, with a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving provides a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetable toppings, and generally falls in the 300-450 calorie range.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg

Per 1 hot dog with bun and toppings (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Chicago-style hot dog is defined as much by what it *doesn't* have as by what it does: ketchup is famously and vehemently discouraged on a traditional version. Nutritionally, the generous pile of fresh vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers adds a surprising crunch and a dose of vitamins to an otherwise indulgent treat.