A typical hot dog without a bun contains about 120 to 150 calories, depending on the brand and size of the sausage
. When you add a bun, the total calorie count increases by approximately 100 to 150 calories, making a hot dog with a bun roughly 290 to 300 calories in total
. Additional condiments like ketchup, mustard, or relish add a small number of calories (e.g., ketchup adds about 17 calories, mustard about 3 calories)
. In summary:
- Hot dog alone: ~120–150 calories
- Hot dog with bun: ~290–300 calories
- Condiments add minimal extra calories depending on type and amount
This range covers most standard hot dogs; larger or specialty hot dogs with cheese or bacon can have more calories, sometimes up to 300 or more
