Other indications of a higher-quality hot dog are if they’re uncured and nitrate- and nitrite-free, and have minimal ...

From dry and disappointing to surprisingly delicious, here’s how your favorite turkey hot dog brands stack up.

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A healthy beef option: Organic Valley Uncured 100% Beef Hot Dogs. ... Applegate Natural Uncured Turkey Hot Dog. An unhealthy turkey option to avoid: Ball Park Brand White Meat Smoked Turkey Franks.

“Overall, uncured chicken or turkey hot dogs would be a better option, because they’re usually lower in saturated fat and less processed than beef,” Avena said.

A healthy turkey option: Applegate Natural Uncured Turkey Hot Dog. The turkey dogs from Applegate Farms are as clean as it gets — the turkey is organic and humanely raised with no antibiotics, and the ...

“Overall, uncured chicken or turkey hot dogs would be a better option, because they’re usually lower in saturated fat and less processed than beef,” Avena said.

OK, so hot dogs aren’t the world’s healthiest food, but admit it: If they weren’t on the menu at summer barbecues, it’d feel like losing a friend. Fortunately, with a growing number of healthier hot ...