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Hot dog vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot dog and Taco

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Taco is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
  • Hot dog contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Taco. Hot dog contains 77mg of Cholesterol, while Taco contains 28mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
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Taco
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +453.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.19
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +453.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.19

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +376%
Equal in Water - 57.02
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
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +376%
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Taco Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 15.95g Taco
Protein 10.26g 8.86g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 12.7g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 19.85g Taco
Calories 290kcal 226kcal Hot dog
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 99mg 89mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 206mg 178mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 1090mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.2mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.097mg 0.077mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 12.5µg 9.2µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.06mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.65mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.09mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.93µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
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 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.411g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.042g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.282g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.