The Best And Worst Hot Dogs At The Grocery Store, Ranked By Nutritionists
All processed meats are a health risk ― they’ve been linked to certain types of cancer, like colorectal cancer, because of the way they’re preserved. But there are several types of meat that offer less risk than the standard beef hot dog, Avena said. Look for a label that indicates whole beef, turkey, or chicken, as opposed to mechanically processed and separated meats.
Another important factor is sodium content. “Choose hot dogs that have less than 400 mg (or less than 20% of the daily value) of sodium per serving,” says Gretchen Zimmermann, senior director of cardiometabolic care for Vida
