Calories in Corn dog
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Corn dog contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cocktail/miniature (19 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for frankfurter sandwiches on FoodFactly (251 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 668 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 7.5 g | |
| Protein C | 8.6 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.8 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 97 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.48 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 26.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 224 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.85 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 27.6 µg | 50% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.6 gin the lowest quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber1 gbelow the median for frankfurter sandwiches (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars7.5 gin the top quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 2.9 g)
- Fat12 gbelow the median for frankfurter sandwiches (median 12.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gin the lowest quarter of frankfurter sandwiches (median 4.6 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.081 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 132 µg |
| Retinol C | 47 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 53 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg sandwich on griddle/pancake | 242 | 8.3 g | 22.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Spam sandwich | 266 | 10 g | 27.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Egg roll, with chicken or turkey | 266 | 7.6 g | 27 g | 14.1 g |
| Egg roll, with shrimp | 258 | 6.7 g | 27.1 g | 13.6 g |
| Pizza, no cheese, thin crust | 276 | 7.5 g | 31 g | 13.7 g |
| Egg roll, with beef and/or pork | 272 | 7.6 g | 27 g | 14.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in corn dog?
100 g of corn dog has 250 kcal. 1 cocktail/miniature (19 g): about 48 kcal. 1 regular (88 g): about 220 kcal. 1 bun length/jumbo (113 g): about 283 kcal.
How much protein is in corn dog?
Corn dog contains 8.6 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cocktail/miniature (19 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other frankfurter sandwiches, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in corn dog?
Corn dog has 27 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 7.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in corn dog?
Corn dog contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does corn dog contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (50% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV), phosphorus (18% DV) and Niacin (B3) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in corn dog?
100 g contains 668 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707044. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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