Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Pickles, Onions, and Tomatoes
A Chicago-style hot dog is a classic American street food originating from Chicago, Illinois. It features an all-beef frankfurter on a soft, steamed poppy seed bun, traditionally loaded with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Notably, it is never served with ketchup.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and sodium due to the sausage and various pickled toppings, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bun and vegetables. A single, fully loaded hot dog typically provides around 300-400 calories, along with protein from the meat and some vitamins from the fresh vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 IU |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 hot dog (approximately 175 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Chicago-style hot dog is a cultural icon, famously adhering to the 'no ketchup' rule, which is a point of local pride and debate. Its unique combination of seven distinct toppings creates a complex flavor profile that balances savory, tangy, sweet, and spicy notes in one handheld meal.
