Not all hotdogs are created equal

[chauber]

My husband and I enjoy the occasional hotdog at a bar-b-que. I have thought they would totally be off limits because of the carb count ( many are close to 5 grams per serving). I have finally found one that we can eat once in a blue moon. They are the old fashioned weiners from Schwan's. Oh...dh is tickled pink!

58147 Old Fashioned Wieners Prep

[DesertRain]

MMM, sounds yummy! I'll have to try those!
And also there is Applegate Farms Uncured, Nitrate & Sugar Free, 0 carb hot dogs in Beef or Turkey!

OOh sorry, edited to add: I just checked out the Schwanns ones and they contain nitrates, just FYI

[joee5]

In a jam or while down the shore with me girls I'll grab one, minus the bun of course, and enjoy it. One holds me over plenty, till I get back home for some home cookin. God Bless,Joe

[Sherri]

Hi,
I notice also that the Swann brand contains salt dextrose and MSG. Both a form of sweetner. Also "Flavorings" It doesn't say which kind.
Hebrew National Kosher hot dogs are a great choice for a healthy hot dog.
Enjoy your summer.
Sherri

[kellymch2006]

Hebrew National's have how many carbs?

[Sherri]

Hebrew National Hot Dogs
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 hot dog Amount per ServingCalories 350Calories from Fat 290% Daily Value *Total Fat 32g49% Saturated Fat 15g75%Cholesterol 70mg23%Sodium 990mg41%Total Carbohydrate 1g0% Dietary Fiber 0g0%Protein 13g26%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Calcium0%Iron8%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 82.3% Carbs 1.1% Protein 14.9%

[DesertRain]

That's crazy, I saw the "dextrose" in the "salt dextrose" and I was like....uhhhh sounds like a sugar, but has "salt" in front of it...or is it missing a comma? Thanks Sherri, you are always so informative with the sweetners!!!

[chauber]

From what I read salt dextrose is a component in iodized salt, even though it is technically a sweetner, if you eat iodized salt, you eat salt dextrose.

"Dextrose is added to stabilize the iodide. Iodine is vital to the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and the prevention of goiter. Actually, the amount of dextrose in salt is so small that it is dietetically insignificant."

So when you read 'salt' you can assume salt dextrose as well.