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

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Hot dog

  • Taco salad has more Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 52% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 7 times more Folate than Hot dog. While Taco salad contains 42µg of Folate, Hot dog contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad 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 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%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%
Equal in Calcium - 99
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%
Equal in Calcium - 99
Equal in Iron - 1.09

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
46%
Hot dog

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.