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Hotdog Bun

Hotdog Bun is a food item in Project Zomboid. A whole one changes hunger by -10 and gives 177 calories. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Hotdog Bun at a glance

Hotdog Bun icon

Food Food & water

A whole one changes hunger by -10 and gives 177 calories. It stays fresh for 3 days and rots after 6. It weighs 0.1.

Weight0.1
Hunger-10
Calories177
Fresh for (days)3
Rotten after (days)6
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What it is and how to use it

Food in Build 42 has a hunger value, calories and a shelf life. Fresh food goes stale and then rotten, so eat perishables first and keep tins and dry goods for later. Cooking raises the value of many ingredients.

More: Cooking guide · Food list.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.BunsHotdog_singleFood
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Quick answers

How much does the Hotdog Bun weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.1 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Hotdog Bun?

Base.BunsHotdog_single.

How many calories are in Hotdog Bun?

177 calories, and it changes hunger by -10.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.