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Hot dog vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot dog and French fries different?

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than French fries.

Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +1288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +280.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +448.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +1288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +280.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +448.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +893.8%
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +199.1%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +893.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog French fries Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 37.64g French fries
Protein 10.26g 3.43g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 14.73g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 41.44g French fries
Calories 290kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 99mg 18mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.81mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 206mg 125mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 1090mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 1.2mg 0.5mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.045mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 12.5µg 0.9µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.039mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 6µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 5.969g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Hot dog
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.