What's a barbecue without a hot dog? If you're a meat eater, you'll most likely go for a regular beef hot dog, but if you're a vegetarian, you'll go for the alternative, the Tofu Pup.

If you're wondering how the two compare nutritionally, aside from the meatless one being cholesterol-free, then read more.

Serving Size Hebrew National Hot Dog
(1 link, 49 g)		 Tofu Pup
(1 link, 42 g)
Calories 150 60
Total Fat 14 g 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 6 g .5 g
Cholesterol 25 mg 0 mg
Sodium 460 mg 300 mg
Carbs 1 g 2 g
Fiber 0 g 1 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein 6 g 8 g
Ingredients Beef, Water, Contains 2% or less of: Salt, Sodium Lactate, Spice, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Paprika, Sodium Diacetate, Garlic Powder, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Flavorings. Water, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Oil, Organic Spray Dried Tofu (Organic Dehulled Soybeans, Calcium Sulfate), Contains 2% or Less Natural Flavors (From Vegetable Sources), Beet Powder, Yeast Extract, Sunflower Oil, Natural Smoke Flavor, Salt, Paprika Oleoresin. Vegetable Gums, Tomato Pulp.

Wow, these two are like night and day. The Hebrew National Hot Dog has more calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium than the Tofu Pup. Surprisingly, the Tofu Pup also offers more protein and even has a little fiber. If you've never tried this vegetarian dog, and you're trying to make your Summer BBQs a little healthier, I'd pick up a pack and give them a try. If you can get over the difference in consistency (it's a little spongier than a regular hot dog), than your heart and waistline will benefit greatly.