These are generally larger than other dogs and are preferred on the East Coast and by Real Simple tasters.

Boar's Head

Real Simple pick
Price: $4.30
Calories: 120
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 11/4-5
Tasting notes: Juicy; well-balanced salt and spices; beefy flavor.

Sabrett

Price: $4.30
Calories: 170
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 15/6
Tasting notes: Very good; spicy and salty with a nice meaty texture.

Nathan's

Price: $3.00
Calories: 170
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 15/6
Tasting notes: Ham aroma and taste; pleasant beefy texture.

Ball Park

Price: $3.70
Calories: 150
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 13/5
Tasting notes: Good balance of sweet and spicy; mustard notes.

Applegate Farms

Price: $4.00
Calories: 100
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 7/3
Tasting notes: Very beefy; no spice; smoky; tough skin; odd color.

Hebrew National

Price: $3.30
Calories: 150
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 14/6
Tasting notes: Tangy smell, but mild flavor; good body.

Armour

Price: $3.50
Calories: 180
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 16/7
Tasting notes: Good, not great; mild maple smell; smoky flavor.

Oscar Mayer

Price: $2.80
Calories: 140
Fat/saturated fat (grams): 13/6
Tasting notes: Mapley; smoky; too smooth for a beef dog.