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Hot dog vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot dog and Mashed potato different?

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 63% higher.

Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties 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 +251.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.2%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Selenium +1462.5%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Manganese +117.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +251.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +249.2%
Contains more Zinc +445.5%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Selenium +1462.5%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Manganese +117.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +521.8%
Contains more Fats +813.5%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +251.3%
Contains more Water +41.4%
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% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +521.8%
Contains more Fats +813.5%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +251.3%
Contains more Water +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1481.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1481.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 10.26g 1.65g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 2.82g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 290kcal 89kcal Hot dog
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 99mg 18mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 206mg 59mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1090mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 1.2mg 0.22mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.035mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 12.5µg 0.8µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.015mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.08mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.12mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.07µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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 Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.72g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.342g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.089g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.