Corn dog

A corn dog is a popular American street food consisting of a sausage, typically a hot dog, coated in a thick layer of sweet cornmeal batter and deep-fried until golden brown. It is almost always served on a wooden stick for easy handling and is commonly found at fairs, carnivals, and sporting events.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-fried batter and processed meat, with a moderate amount of protein from the sausage. A single, standard-sized corn dog generally contains between 250 and 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	4 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 corn dog (175 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The corn dog's iconic stick was a practical innovation to keep eaters' hands clean at bustling state fairs, making it a quintessential 'on-the-go' treat. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a hyper-palatable combination of fat, salt, and refined carbs that is designed for immediate enjoyment rather than long-term sustenance.