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Apple pie vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apple pie and hot dog

  • Apple pie has more vitamin B1, while hot dog has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and calcium.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need for vitamin B12 65% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than hot dog. While apple pie contains 0.134mg of Vitamin B1, hot dog contains only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in apple pie is lower.
  • Hot dog has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dog is 28, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +758.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15600%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +715.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440%
Contains more FatsFats +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +288.9%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple pie Hot dog
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Hot dog Opinion
Calories 237kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 1.9g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 11g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 4.17g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 4.17g Apple pie
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 15mg Hot dog
Calcium 11mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 65mg 152mg Hot dog
Iron 1.21mg 1.09mg Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 0g Apple pie
Copper 0.046mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 0.16mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 24mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 266mg 1090mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.182mg 0.045mg Apple pie
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.055mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.121mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Folate 4µg 6µg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 3.797g 7.666g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.054mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.129mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.07mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.032mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.084mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.038mg 0.331mg Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.869g)
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 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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.