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. 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.
The amount of total calories and the nutritional value will vary for selected ketchup, onions, pickles, or other toppings.
Nutrition Info
590 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
95% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
63% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
27% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) illustrates how much one nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition guidance.
Calories
A Five Guys Cheese Dog has 590 calories.
Here is a breakdown of calories by macronutrient in each serving:
The highest proportion of total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about a quarter of the total calories and the remaining 13% is from protein.
Five Guys Hot Dog with Cheese
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Five Guys. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the hot dog is prepared (including topping choices).
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 590 CALORIES
Total Fat
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 DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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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, one serving contains 1,440 milligrams of sodium (62% DV).
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Hot Dog
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
590 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
41g |
52% |
|
Saturated Fat |
19g |
95% |
|
Trans Fat |
1g | |
|
Cholesterol |
81mg |
27% |
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Sodium |
1440mg |
63% |
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Carbohydrates |
40.5g |
15% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
8g | |
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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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Cheese Dog
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients used in the beef hot dog, hot dog bun, and cheese used in Five Guys Cheese Dog.
Hot Dog
Ingredients in hot dog:Beef, Water, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Spice, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Paprika, Sodium Diacetate, Garlic Powder, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, and Flavorings.
Hot Dog Bun
Five Guys hot dog bun is not dairy-free. Here is the list of ingredients.
Ingredients in bun:Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (contains soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, and Sesame Seeds.
American-Style Cheese
Ingredients: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.
What is Sodium Erythorbate?
Sodium Erythorbate is listed as an ingredient used in the Five Guys hot dog.
Sodium Erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a refined food-grade chemical similar to vitamin C. It is synthesized from sugar.
This food additive is used as an antioxidant, preservative and color fixative. It is most predominately used in processing meats, poultry and soft drinks.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Allergens
The cheese dog is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, sesame, soy, gluten, and wheat.
Fast Food Hot Dogs
Nutritional Value of Fast Food Hot Dogs
Here is a quick reference table you can use to compare the nutrition facts of select hot dogs from popular fast food restaurants.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein. If you’re viewing the table on a smaller device, click the plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| 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 |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens: Five Guys