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Avocado vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between avocadoes and hot dogs?

  • Avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin E, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in avocadoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Frankfurter, meat types in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more IronIron +98.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3025%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 EVitamin E +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.121mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +104.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +121.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 7mg 1090mg 47%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Saturated fat 2.126g 7.666g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.31mg 22%
Phosphorus 52mg 206mg 22%
Selenium 0.4µg 12.5µg 22%
Folate 81µg 6µg 19%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Fats 14.66g 25.76g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 4.404g 17%
Protein 2g 10.26g 17%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Copper 0.19mg 0.097mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 152mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 99mg 9%
Calories 160kcal 290kcal 7%
Iron 0.55mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.166mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.665mg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.2mg 5%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.045mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 11.386g 4%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.121mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 8.53g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.331mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1083mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.