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Hot dog vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hot dog and Hash browns?

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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 +421.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +3025%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +421.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +3025%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.7%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Contains more Carbs +592.6%
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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +297.7%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +57%
Contains more Carbs +592.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.6%

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 Hash browns
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 Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 10.26g 2.58g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 17.04g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 290kcal 272kcal Hot dog
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 99mg 19mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.6mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 206mg 98mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 1090mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 1.2mg 0.36mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.045mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 12.5µg 0.4µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.038mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.838mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 6µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
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 Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 7.827g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Hash browns
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
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.126g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.