Dairy Queen Chili Cheese Hot Dog
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).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
55% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
18% |
MED |
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Sodium |
46% |
HIGH |
%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:
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 proteinThe 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
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.
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Calories |
420 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
26g |
33% |
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Saturated Fat |
11g |
55% |
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Trans Fat |
1g | |
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Cholesterol |
55mg |
18% |
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Sodium |
1070mg |
46% |
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Carbohydrates |
28g |
10% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
3% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
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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
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.
Chili Dog Ingredients and Allergens
Here are the ingredients listed for the beef hot dog, bun, chili sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
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Beef Weiner |
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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) |
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Hot Dog Bun |
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Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Propionate (preservative), Yeast Nutrients |
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Chili Hot Dog Sauce |
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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 |
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Cheddar Cheese |
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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.
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