Here's How Many Calories It Takes To Win The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Eating champ Joey Chestnut has claimed his 16th title in Coney Island, Brooklyn, after practically inhaling 62 glizzies in under 10 minutes. And while it's not quite his record (he's polished off over 70 franks before), the iconic competitive eater is still at the top of his game yesterday.

Chestnut has won nearly every contest over the past 16 years (with the exception of just one disappointing finish). And while I'm sure you already assumed that eating 62 hot dogs in a single sitting isn't exactly healthy, one Twitter user is breaking down the feast's actual nutrition facts.

"Chestnut has now won the event 16 out of the last 17 years," self-proclaimed entrepreneur and investor Joe Pompliano wrote on the social media platform. "The most dominant athlete of all time."

So just how many calories did Chestnut consume in the latest competition? According to Pompliano—who regularly posts "business breakdowns" on the platform—that number is around 18,414 calories. He also notes that it also translates to 1,129 in total fat, 1,488 carbohydrates, and 682 grams of protein.

Pompliano's comment section was brimming with goat emojis (implying Chestnut is the greatest of all time) and other praise.

"It wasn't his best day and yet he was still dominate. So fortunate to be a contemporary and witness this legend in action," one user wrote. Another chimed in, "The Glizzy Goliath."

Others, however, were upset about Pompliano's use of the word athlete. "We can appreciate him dominating the competition while not diminishing the acts of an athlete at the same time," one person wrote. "'Athlete' … not sure about that one. Disgustingly eating hot dogs isn’t a sport lol," another added.

Now, whether you consider Joey Chestnut a real athlete or not is beside the point. I think we can all agree the dude's got skill. And not just when it comes to the annual hot dog contest either. He competes in 20+ events every year and currently holds a whopping 55 world records.

Beyond his glizzy record, he's eaten 141 hard boiled eggs in 8 minutes, 55 glazed donuts in 8 minutes, 45 pulled pork sandwiches in 10 minutes, and 53 Taco Bell soft-shell beef tacos in 10 minutes, among others. I'd keep going but honestly I'm already full just thinking about it.

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