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Hot dog vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and Taco salad

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Taco salad has more Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 52% more than Taco salad.
  • Hot dog contains 6 times more Selenium than Taco salad. While Hot dog contains 12.5µg of Selenium, Taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +271.1%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Iron - 1.15
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +271.1%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Iron - 1.15

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 B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Fats +245.3%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +185.6%
Contains more Water +28.5%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Fats +245.3%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +185.6%
Contains more Water +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 10.26g 6.68g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 7.46g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 290kcal 141kcal Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 97mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 206mg 72mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 1090mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.2mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.097mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.045mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 12.5µg 2.2µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.24mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.11mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.32µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.075mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.254mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.311mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.549mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.486mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.145mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.277mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.343mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.201mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 7.666g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 2.606g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.883g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 705mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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

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.