Not considering the fat content

Hot dogs aren't exactly regarded as healthy food because they typically include 190 calories and 17 grams of fat (via Better Homes & Gardens). However, you can possibly feel less guilty about consuming some "lean" hot dogs that are offered. Just 80 calories and 5 grams of fat are present in each of the Ball Park Lean Beef Hot Dogs. Hebrew National 97% Fat-Free Beef Franks only has 45 calories and 1 gram of fat, compared to 70 calories and 6 grams of fat in Jennie-O Turkey Franks. All of these dogs do, however, contain a lot of preservatives and at least 380 grams of salt.

You must modify your cooking methods if you decide to go for a leaner dog. Lean meats should be cooked carefully to prevent drying out, but fattier meat can be cooked forcefully. This makes grilling lean dogs a challenging task. Roasting hot dogs in the oven or, as already indicated, frying them in a pan with liquid or oil are better cooking methods for leaner hot dogs.