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Balsamic vinegar vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and hot dogs different?

  • Hot dogs have more phosphorus, zinc, copper, and calcium than balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hot dogs is 46% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has less sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties used 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 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 -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +984.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1993.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 23mg 1090mg 46%
Fats 0g 25.76g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 7.666g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 28%
Phosphorus 19mg 206mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Protein 0.49g 10.26g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Calories 88kcal 290kcal 10%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.097mg 8%
Calcium 27mg 99mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 5%
Iron 0.72mg 1.09mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.045mg 4%
Carbs 17.03g 4.17g 4%
Folate 6µg 2%
Potassium 112mg 152mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.