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Waitrose Pork Hot Dog Calories, Macros & Key Nutrients

Waitrose Pork Hot Dog contains 273 kcal per 100g, with 14.7g of protein, 4.5g of carbohydrates, and 21.7g of fat. It is high in protein.

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Nutritional Overview

Waitrose Pork Hot Dog is a food item that can be part of a varied diet. Per 100g serving, it provides 273 kcal of energy, 14.7g of protein, 4.5g of carbohydrates, and 21.7g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 14.7g per 100g (around 22% of its energy), approximately 29% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 21.7g per 100g (7.5g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 1.0g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. Rather than guess, the real number for Waitrose Pork Hot Dog is 273 kcal per 100g. Our food fat calculator keeps that logged accurately alongside everything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Waitrose Pork Hot Dog?

Waitrose Pork Hot Dog contains 273 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 14% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Waitrose Pork Hot Dog high in protein?

Yes, Waitrose Pork Hot Dog provides 14.7g of protein per 100g (around 22% of its energy), meeting the UK/EU "high protein" nutrition-claim threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. The UK Reference Nutrient Intake for protein is around 50g per day for adults. A 100g serving of Waitrose Pork Hot Dog provides 29% of this.

Is Waitrose Pork Hot Dog high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Waitrose Pork Hot Dog is classified as high in fat with 21.7g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 7.5g is saturated fat.

Is Waitrose Pork Hot Dog low in sugar?

Yes, Waitrose Pork Hot Dog has only 1.0g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — product label data (Open Food Facts)

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source — evidence-based nutrition research and dietary guidance

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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