is mild italian sausage the same as sweet italian sausage
Italian sausage The most common varieties marketed as "Italian Sausage" in North American supermarkets are hot[1], sweet[2][3][4][5], and mild[6]. The main difference between hot and mild is the addition of hot red pepper flakes in the spice mix of the former. The difference between mild and sweet is the addition of sweet basil in the latter.
Hot dog In the US, the term "hot dog" refers to both the sausage by itself and the combination of sausage and bun. Many nicknames applying to either have emerged over the years, including frankfurter, frank, wiener, weenie, coney, and red hot. Annually, Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs.[42]