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Hot dog vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and Greek Tzatziki

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Greek Tzatziki has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 53% more than Greek Tzatziki.
  • Hot dog contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Greek Tzatziki. While Hot dog contains 77mg of Cholesterol, Greek Tzatziki contains only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Phosphorus +142.4%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Calcium +17.2%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
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 35% 49% 0% 37% 17% 43% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.4%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Calcium +17.2%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%

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 B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.7
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% 0% 0% 0% 50% 47% 51% 0% 14% 22% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +612.2%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 11.1
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
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 g
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +612.2%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 11.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%

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 Greek Tzatziki
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Greek Tzatziki Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 23.8g Greek Tzatziki
Protein 10.26g 11.1g Greek Tzatziki
Fats 25.76g 6.6g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 29.7g Greek Tzatziki
Calories 290kcal 203kcal Hot dog
Sugar 2.7g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 5.9g Greek Tzatziki
Calcium 99mg 116mg Greek Tzatziki
Iron 1.09mg 1.3mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 85mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 185mg Greek Tzatziki
Sodium 1090mg 322mg Greek Tzatziki
Zinc 1.2mg 0.5mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.2mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.2mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.7mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.06mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 28µg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.3µg Hot dog
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 10mg Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.3g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 1.7g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.1g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Greek Tzatziki
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
18%
Greek Tzatziki
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
19%
Greek Tzatziki

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.