Detroit Coney Dog

The Detroit Coney Dog is a signature hot dog from Detroit, Michigan, featuring an all-beef natural casing hot dog in a steamed bun, topped with a proprietary meaty chili sauce, diced white onions, and a stripe of yellow mustard. It's a beloved staple of Detroit's culinary identity, often enjoyed at iconic local diners and Coney Island-style restaurants.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and protein from the all-beef frank and meat sauce, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bun. A single Coney Dog generally contains around 300-400 calories, providing significant protein but also sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1450 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Folate	50 mcg

Per 1 Coney Dog (approx. 210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Coney Dog is central to a friendly Detroit rivalry between two founding restaurant families, the Keros and the Todoroffs, who both claim to have invented it. Nutritionally, the steamed bun and specific chili sauce (which contains no beans) create a distinct texture and flavor profile unique to the Detroit style.