Kroger, HOT DOGS
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 70 MG | 5% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,193 MG | 52% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (52% of Daily Value per 100g).
About HOT DOGS
Heritage Farm Hot Dogs are standard mixed-meat frankfurters sold under The Kroger Co.'s Heritage Farm value private brand, available at Kroger, Ralphs, Smith's, and affiliated stores. The primary protein sources are mechanically separated chicken (MSC) and pork, with water, corn syrup, and modified food starch providing bulk and texture. The curing system uses potassium lactate, sodium lactate, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite — a comprehensive multi-salt preservation and curing package typical of commercial hot dogs. Dextrose, sugar, and extract of paprika complete the formulation. Beef is listed as a minor ingredient at less than 2%, likely included for flavor standardization.
Per 57-gram frank (approximately one standard hot dog), the product delivers 180 calories, 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, and 16 grams of fat. The high fat content reflects the combination of pork fat and the mechanically separated chicken used in the formulation. Calorie density is 316 kcal per 100 grams.
Allergen note: no wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, or sesame are declared. Contains pork and chicken — not suitable for pork-free, halal, or kosher diets. Sodium nitrite is a curing preservative. Mechanically separated chicken is a highly processed ingredient in which bone, marrow, and connective tissue are separated from carcass under hydraulic pressure.
Ingredients
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, FLAVORING, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, BEEF, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in HOT DOGS include Sodium, Na (52% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 316 calories per 100 grams, HOT DOGS gets 11% of its calories from protein, 11% from carbohydrates, and 80% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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