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Taco vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Hot dog

  • Taco has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
  • Taco contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
Taco
Taco
6
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4
Hot dog
Hot dog
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%
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
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%
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Selenium +35.9%
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.
Taco
Taco
6
:
6
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Taco
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%
Hot dog
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 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
3
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Carbs +376%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Water - 56.31
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Hot dog
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 +376%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Equal in Water - 56.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
1
:
2
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Hot dog
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 Taco Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 4.17g Taco
Protein 8.86g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 12.7g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 19.85g 4.17g Taco
Calories 226kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Hot dog
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.19mg 1.09mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 209mg 152mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 1090mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.2mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.249mg 0.045mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 19µg 6µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.57µg 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 28mg 77mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 4.384g 7.666g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 4.404g 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
Taco 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
23%
Taco
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
46%
Hot dog

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.