Hot dogs and sausages can be a positive component of a healthy diet. These are real meat products, which are good sources of vitamins, minerals and protein. Hot dogs and sausages are cured and cooked. The main ingredients of the sausages are mostly pork and/or beef, although many new varieties are made from either chicken or turkey. Other ingredients include water, salt, sugar (sucrose), spices and curing agents. These are like all meat and poultry products, which are nutrient-rich sources of protein, vitamins and minerals and good source of iron and zinc. Vitamins include niacin, riboflavin and of course B vitamins. Pork, used in both hot dogs and sausages, is a good source of thiamin. |
