Dairy Queen Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Hot dog topped with chili sauce and cheese from Dairy Queen.

You can order a plain hot dog, top it with chili and cheese, or order a combo meal, which includes fries and a drink. Today we cover the nutrition and calories in the chili cheese dog at Dairy Queen.

One DQ Chili Cheese Dog has 420 calories, 26 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of protein.

Read this article for a complete overview of nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the chili cheese dog offered at Dairy Queen.

DQ Hot Dog Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one DQ Hot Dog with chili and cheese. Actual nutritional value may vary differ due to variations in how the food is prepared.

Serving size: 1 Hot Dog

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

55%

Cholesterol

18%

MED

Sodium

46%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 420 total calories in a DQ hot dog topped with chili and cheese.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 235 calories from fat
  • 115 calories from total carbs
  • 70 calories from protein

More than half of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates contribute about one quarter of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.

DQ Chili Cheese Dog

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
56%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
27%
CALORIES FROM Protein
17%

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dairy Queen fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the hot dog prepared or due to additional topping choices.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES

  • Run 35 minutes
  • Walk 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Golf (with cart) 1 hour 40 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Review the following table for a summary of nutrition facts and the daily value for specific nutrients in the chili cheese hot dog.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Chili Dog

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

420

%DV

Total Fat

26g

Saturated Fat

11g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

55mg

18%

Sodium

1070mg

Carbohydrates

28g

10%

Dietary Fiber

1g

3%

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

18g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Total Fat

One serving contains 26 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the amount of fat is high.

Each hot dog with chili sauce and cheese has approximately 100 calories from saturated fat. That’s more than half of the recommended daily value for an entire day.

A nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 235 calories from dietary fats
  • 56% of total calories
  • 100 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fat

Sodium

There is over 1,000 milligrams of sodium in a single serving. That’s a percentage daily value of nearly 50% (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Compare nutrition facts in the hot dogs served at Shake Shack and Five Guys. Check sodium and saturated fat to decide which is the best option for your diet plan.

Hot dog topped with chili sauce and cheese from Dairy Queen.
One chili cheese dog has 420 calories.

Chili Dog Ingredients and Allergens

Here are the ingredients listed for the beef hot dog, bun, chili sauce, and cheese.

Ingredients

Beef Weiner

Beef, Water, Sorbitol, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Flavorings, Sodium Phosphate, Paprika, Sodium Diacetate, Garlic, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Extract of Paprika (ingredients may vary by supplier)

Hot Dog Bun

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Propionate (preservative), Yeast Nutrients

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Dough Conditioners are made with monoglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, ascorbic acid, calcium peroxide, and enzymes.
  • Yeast Nutrients include monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, and ammonium sulfate.

Chili Hot Dog Sauce

Water, Beef, Tomato Paste, Chili Powder, Textured Vegetable Protein, Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Dehydrated Onions, Salt, Modified Cornstarch, Sugar, Tomato Flakes, Caramel Color, Soy Lecithin, Cumin

  • Chili Powder is made with chili pepper, spices, salt, garlic, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), ethoxyquin (anti-oxidant).
  • Textured Vegetable Protein includes soy protein concentrate and caramel color.

Cheddar Cheese

Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Color Added, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose (prevent caking), Natamycin

Allergens

The hot dog bun is made with ingredients that contain wheat. In addition to wheat, the Chili Cheese Dog contains milk and soy.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens source: Dairy Queen. Hot dog product image courtesy of Dairy Queen. Original designs created by Nutrition & Ingredients for the purposes of research and commentary related to fast food reviews.

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