Hot Dog vs Taco

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Taco is generally healthier

Taco comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (155 vs 290), more fiber (2g vs 0g), less sugar (1g vs 3g), less sodium (304mg vs 1100mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Taco

155 kcal

More Protein

Hot Dog

13g

More Fiber

Taco

2g

Less Sugar

Taco

1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Hot Dog
290
Taco
155
Proteinper 100g
Hot Dog
13g
Taco
8g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Hot Dog
22g
Taco
13g
Fatper 100g
Hot Dog
17g
Taco
8g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientHot DogTacoDifference
Calories290kcal155kcal+135.0kcal
Protein13g8g+5.0g
Carbohydrates22g13g+9.0g
Fat17g8g+9.0g
Fiber0g2g-2.0g
Sugar3g1g+2.0g
Sodium1100mg304mg+796.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Hot Dog

Per 100g:290 calories
Per cup (150g):435 calories
Per serving (85g):247 calories

Taco

Per 100g:155 calories
Per cup (150g):233 calories
Per serving (85g):132 calories

Diet Compatibility

Hot Dog

No specific diet tags

Taco

No specific diet tags

When to Choose Hot Dog

  • Higher in protein (13g vs 8g)

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When to Choose Taco

  • Lower in calories (155 vs 290)
  • More fiber (2g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (13g vs 22g)
  • Less sugar (1g vs 3g)
  • Lower sodium (304mg vs 1100mg)

Common Uses

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