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Hot Dogs Roundup

We analyzed 27 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Hot Dogs shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 27 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Hot Dogs you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
235
Protein
12g
Ramar International Corp.

Hot Dogs with Cheese

Ingredients: Pork, water, beef, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, annatto and enzymes), dextrose, sea salt, mustard, potassium lactate, sodium phosphate, natural hickory smoked flavoring, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, extractive of paprik

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
268
Protein
11g
Unknown

Sahlen's Original Skinless Smokehouse Hotdogs

Ingredients: pork, water, beef, salt, sorbitol flavorines hyorolyzed soy and corn proten, sodum erithorbate sodum nitrite, corn syrup dextrose, oleoresin of pappima, sugar, sodum phosphates. contains: soy Β©sahlen packing company, buffalo, ny 14240 sahlen.com

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
263
Protein
14g
Unknown

Organic uncured beef hot dogs

Ingredients: Organic Beef, Water, Sea Salt, Organic Seasoning (Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Spices, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Paprika), Celery Juice Powder

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Protein
13g
Fork In The Road Foods Llc

Pasture Raised Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: Pasture-raised beef, water, sugar, salt, fresh onions, vinegar, spice, paprika, fresh garlic, celery powder, extractives of paprika, spice extractives, natural flavors (extractives of peas, carrots, and celery), in a natural sheep casing.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Protein
13g
Fork In The Road Foods Llc

Little Goodies, Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: Pasture-raised beef, water, contains 2% or less of the following: fresh onion, garlic, mustard paprika, celery powder, vinegar, salt, sugar, extractives of paprika, natural flavors.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
245
Sugar
2g
Ball Park

Classic hot dogs original length count

Ingredients: mechanically separated chicken, pork, water, corn syrup, potassium lactate, contains 2% or less: salt, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, beef stock, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, maltodextrin, paprika extract, sodium nitrite,

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
244
Protein
13g
Teton Waters Ranch

Uncured beef hot dogs, uncured beef

Ingredients: Grass fed beef, water, less than 2% of the following: spices including paprika, sea salt, vinegar, celery powder, garlic powder, cherry powder, onion powder.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
298
Protein
14g
Kirkland

Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: beef, water, dextrose, salt, spices, sodium lactate, garlic, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, paprika and extract, and sodium nitrate

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Contains Sodium Nitrate
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Calories
132
Protein
18g
Lightlife Foods, Lightlife

Jumbo Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs

Ingredients: Water, soy protein isolate, soybean oil, evaporated cane syrup, pea protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt, potassium chloride, bakers yeast extract, carrageenan, dried garlic, natural flavor (from plant sources), natural smoke flavor, xanthan gum, fermented rice flour, guar gum, oleoresin paprika (color)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
310
Protein
14g
H-E-B

Beef Uncured Hot Dogs

Ingredients: BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS, SEA SALT, CANE SUGAR, DRIED VINEGAR POWDER, FLAVORINGS, CELERY JUICE POWDER, LACTIC ACID, STARTER CULTURE (NOT FROM DAIRY)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
90
Sugar
1g
Simple Truth

Uncured beef hot dogs

Ingredients: beef, water, sea salt, spices, flavorings, paprika, celery powder, cane sugar

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
234
Protein
13g
Trader Joe's

Organic Uncured Grass Fed Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: ORGANIC BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC GINGER, ORGANIC NUTMEG, ORGANIC RED PEPPER FLAKES, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC CORIANDER, EXTRACT, ORGANIC VINEGAR POWDER, CELERY POWDER, ORGANIC MINCED ONION, ORGANIC GARLIC PUREE

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
321
Protein
11g
Ball Park

Beef hotdogs

Ingredients: Beef, water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less: salt, potassium lactate, beef stock, sodium phosphates, flavorings, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, extractives of paprika.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
232
Protein
13g
Simply Nature

Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: organic beef, water, sea salt, organic ground mustard, organic paprika, celery juice powder, organic coriander, organic white pepper, organic mace, organic onion powder, organic garlic powder

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
280
Protein
14g
Kayem

Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: BEEF, WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM DIACETATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), SODIUM NITRITE.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
256
Protein
12g
Martin Purefoods

Jumbo Hot Dogs with Cheese

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
268
Protein
11g
Field Roast

Stadium Hotdogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Fry's

Plant-based Hot Dogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
140
Protein
19g
Lightlife

Smart Dogs Plant-based Hot Dogs

Ingredients: water, soy protein isolate, soybean oil, raw cane sugar, salt, pea protein, tapioca starch, yeast extract, natural flavor, garlic juice concentrate, sunflower oil, glutamic acid, xanthan gum, carrageenan, garlic powder, guar gum, hardwood smoked sugar, red rice flour, canola oil, oleoresin paprika (color)

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
276
Sugar
5g
Solomon Classics

Mini Pretzel Hot Dogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Two Rivers

All-Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: Beef, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrate, Spices, May Contain: Mustard

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Contains Sodium Nitrate
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Calories
150
Sugar
0g
Better Dogs

Plant Based Hot Dogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
198
Protein
14g
Fleece

Beef Hot Dogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Waterhill

Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: ORGANIC BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SEA SALT, ORGANIC CANE SUAGR, ORGANIC GROUND MUSTARD, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, CELERY POWDER, ORGANIC CORIANDER, ORGANIC GROUND WHITE PEPPER, ORGANIC MACE, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
246
Protein
14g
Teton Waters Ranch

Uncured Beef Hot Dogs

Ingredients: GRASS FED BEEF, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SPICES INCLUDING PAPRIKA, SEA SALT, VINEGAR, CULTURED CELERY POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CHERRY POWDER, ONION POWDER

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
318
Protein
14g
Johnsonville

Classic Pork Hot Dogs

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
140
Protein
19g
Lightlife

Smart Dogs Plant-Based Hot Dogs

Ingredients: WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA STARCH, METHYLCELLULOSE (FROM PLANT FIBER), BROWN SUGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKED SUGAR, GUAR GUM, RED RICE FLOUR (COLOR), OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), CANOLA OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Hot Dogs category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 27 products in the Hot Dogs category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Hot Dogs?+
We rank Hot Dogs based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Hot Dogs here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.