Hot Dog / Chicago-style Hot Dog
A Chicago-style hot dog is a vibrant, all-dressed street food icon featuring an all-beef frankfurter on a soft, steamed poppy seed bun. It's famously loaded with seven specific toppings: yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onion, tomato wedges, a pickle spear, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Crucially, it is served 'dragged through the garden' and never with ketchup.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat and high-sodium meal, with the beef frank and bun providing most of the calories, which can range from 300 to 500+ depending on size and toppings. The vegetable toppings add some vitamins and fiber, but the overall profile is rich and indulgent.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 hot dog (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Chicago-style dog is a point of fierce local pride, with a strict 'no ketchup' rule that's considered a cultural litmus test. Its specific, non-negotiable list of toppings is less a recipe and more a culinary ritual, making it a edible symbol of the city's character.
