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Fish sandwich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish sandwich and Hot dog

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Manganese, however, Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Hot dog contains 8 times less Folate than Fish sandwich. Fish sandwich contains 46µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 Iron +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Copper +29.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +540%
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.26
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
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
Contains more Carbs +540%
Contains more Fats +106.9%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338.8%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Hot dog
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 Fish sandwich Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 4.17g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 10.26g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 26.69g 4.17g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Hot dog
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.5mg 1.09mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 206mg 152mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 1090mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.075mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.264mg 0.045mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 12.5µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.19mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.055mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.121mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.31mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 46µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
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 35mg 77mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 1.949g 7.666g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 4.404g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Hot dog
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%
Fish sandwich
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.717g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. 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.