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Calories in Barbecue Foods: Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Chicken

Barbecue Food Breakdown

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Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add — the numbers may surprise you.

Calories Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g)
Hamburger bun 120 2 0 180 22 1 5
Hamburger patty with bun, no fixings 439 24.2 106 267 22 1 32.7
Cheeseburger with bun, no fixings 509 29.2 126 537 24 1 36.7
Fixings (2 Romaine lettuce leaves, 1 thick slice tomato, and 1 tbsp ketchup) 34 .2 0 165 7.6 1.4 .9
Cheeseburger with bun and fixings 543 29.4 126 702 31.6 2.4 37.6
Veggie burger (Boca Original) with bun, no fixings 220 3 0 570 30 6 26

Find out the info for grilled sausages, hot dogs, and chicken after the break.

Calories Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g)
Veggie burger with bun and cheese 290 7 20 840 32 6 30
Veggie burger with bun, cheese, and fixings 324 7.2 20 1,005 39.6 7.4 30.9
Turkey burger with bun 270 9 65 260 22 1 27
Turkey burger with bun and cheese 340 14 85 530 24 1 31
Turkey burger with bun, cheese, and fixings 374 14.2 85 695 31.6 2.4 31.9
Hot dog bun 140 2.5 0 190 26 .5 5
1 tbsp ketchup and 1 tsp mustard 20 0 0 220 5 0 0
Hot dog (beef) with bun, no fixings 290 16.5 30 560 27 .5 11
Hot dog with bun, ketchup, and mustard 310 16.5 30 780 32 .5 11
Tofu Pup and bun, no fixings 200 5 0 490 28 1.5 13
Tofu Pup and bun, ketchup, and mustard 220 5 0 710 32 1.5 13
1 barbecue chicken breast (6 oz) 280 3.5 85 290 30 0 32
1 grilled sweet Italian sausage link (2.9 oz) 260 21 60 610 3 0 14
4 oz. salmon 233 14 71 69 0 0 25

Nutrition info: Calorie King

Source: Thinkstock
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8 Comments

danakscully64 danakscully64
Looks like a few mistakes were made. I don't BBQ because I'm a vegetarian and the grill is covered in meat grease and juices (not veggie safe), but when my family has a BBQ, I enjoy veggie burgers or veggie dogs cooked on the stove. Sometimes I'll have a faux chicken burger cooked in the oven (Quorn brand), a Worthington Leanie, or a Morningstar Farms griller. The best part of the BBQ is the food selection... usually fresh fruit, chips, and dip. It's much healthier than fast food and most restaurant meals and it's a great time to spend time with the family :)
danakscully64 danakscully64
Looks like a few mistakes were made. I don't BBQ because I'm a vegetarian and the grill is covered in meat grease and juices (not veggie safe), but when my family has a BBQ, I enjoy veggie burgers or veggie dogs cooked on the stove. Sometimes I'll have a faux chicken burger cooked in the oven (Quorn brand), a Worthington Leanie, or a Morningstar Farms griller. The best part of the BBQ is the food selection... usually fresh fruit, chips, and dip. It's much healthier than fast food and most restaurant meals and it's a great time to spend time with the family :)
crystalm07 crystalm07
How is it that the cholesterol goes down with the cheeseburger with the fixings?
BBQ are sooo healthy imo, summer is usually the time I so much lbs because of of the activity and the grilled, healthful food. I will usually have grilled chicken, or lean lamb kabobs with lots of veggies, tons of salad, corn on the cob (no butter), fruit salad, and popsicles.
Spectra Spectra
I get to go to work on the 4th, so no barbecue for me. I told my husband to save me some grilled peppers and onions and a grilled chicken breast so I can eat grill-out food when I get home.
Teagan Teagan
i think you got the fat grams wrong in the hamburger. the link you have to the nutrition database said 14g fat; 5 saturated.
annebreal annebreal
In my experience, it's not the burgers and hot dogs that do me in, it's the deviled eggs, chips, seven layer dips, and seven billion desserts. I approach it one of two ways: it's a one-time only thing, and I'd rather enjoy myself than stressing so I'll just eat what I want in moderation and not let myself skip the gym. But I can't do that on July 4th, because my birthday is the 3rd, so I've already had a one-time only cheat day. So instead I'll bring something good with me, like the Arnold's sandwich thin buns (so good and so good for you), or whole wheat hamburger buns. And these days at least one other person will be in the same boat, so you can definitely eat well without totally throwing yourself off. :) Also, where I'm going you're way more likely to see a turkey burger than a tofu burger, I'm a little surprised with how specific this got there wasn't a breakdown for that.
annebreal annebreal
In my experience, it's not the burgers and hot dogs that do me in, it's the deviled eggs, chips, seven layer dips, and seven billion desserts. I approach it one of two ways: it's a one-time only thing, and I'd rather enjoy myself than stressing so I'll just eat what I want in moderation and not let myself skip the gym. But I can't do that on July 4th, because my birthday is the 3rd, so I've already had a one-time only cheat day. So instead I'll bring something good with me, like the Arnold's sandwich thin buns (so good and so good for you), or whole wheat hamburger buns. And these days at least one other person will be in the same boat, so you can definitely eat well without totally throwing yourself off. :)Also, where I'm going you're way more likely to see a turkey burger than a tofu burger, I'm a little surprised with how specific this got there wasn't a breakdown for that.
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