Five Guys Cheese Dog
This all-beef hot dog is split lengthwise, cooked on the grill, and topped with a slice of American-style cheese. Five Guys hot dogs are served on a soft bun with your choice of toppings. Select from pickles, grilled onions, jalapeno peppers, ketchup, or mustard.
One Five Guys Cheese Dog (excluding additional toppings) has 590 calories, 41 grams fat, 40.5 grams carbohydrates, and 22 grams protein.
Read this guide for our complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in a Five Guys Cheese Dog.
Five Guys Cheese Dog Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one flat-top hot dog with cheese.
Daily value (% DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in a Five Guys cheese dog contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition guidance.
As shown in the chart below, one serving is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Cheese 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 |
95% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
63% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
27% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Total calories and overall nutritional value may vary with the addition of ketchup, onions, pickles, or other toppings.
Calories
There are 590 total calories in one Five Guys hot dog topped with cheese.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The largest proportion (62%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about a quarter of the total calories and the remaining 13% is from protein.
Five Guys Cheese Dog
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Five Guys fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the hot dog is prepared (including topping choices).
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 590 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 Cheese Dog
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
590 |
|
%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
41g |
52% |
|
Saturated Fat |
19g |
95% |
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Trans Fat |
1g | |
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Cholesterol |
81mg |
27% |
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Sodium |
1440mg |
63% |
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Carbohydrates |
40.5g |
15% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
|
Total Sugars |
8g | |
|
Protein |
22g |
%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 and Sodium
Each cheese dog has 41 grams of total fat, including 19 grams of saturated fat, which is considered high for a single serving.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
The cheese dog contributes about 170 calories from saturated fat, which is 95% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
The amount of sodium in a single cheese dog is considered high as it exceeds a 20% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Specifically, there are 1,440 milligrams of sodium, 63% of the daily limit.
Ingredients and Allergens in Cheese Dog
The cheese dog is not dairy-free. It’s made with a style of American cheese, which is made with milk, whey, milkfat, milk protein concentrate, and whey protein.
In addition, the hot dog bun contains milk.
Here is the list of ingredients used in the beef hot dog, hot dog bun, and cheese used in Five Guys Cheese Dog.
Ingredients
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Hot Dog |
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Beef, Water, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Spice, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Paprika, Sodium Diacetate, Garlic Powder, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, and Flavorings. |
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Hot Dog Bun |
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Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (contains soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, and Sesame Seeds. |
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American-Style Cheese |
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Milk, Whey, Milkfat, Milk Protein Concentrate, Salt, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Apacarotenal, Annatto, Enzymes, Vitamin D3, and Cheese Culture. |
Allergens
A Five Guys cheese dog is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, sesame, soy, gluten, and wheat.
Fast Food Nutrition Comparison
Compare Hot Dogs
Use the data table below to compare the nutrition facts for select fast food hot dogs.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | Hot Dog | 520 | 35g | 40g | 18g | 1130mg |
| Five Guys | Cheese Dog | 590 | 41g | 40.5g | 22g | 1440mg |
| Dairy Queen | Hot Dog | 330 | 19g | 25g | 12g | 820mg |
| Dairy Queen | Chili Cheese Dog | 420 | 26g | 28g | 18g | 1070mg |
| Shake Shack | Hot Dog | 350 | 22g | 25g | 16g | 800mg |
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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.
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