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Beer vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and hot dogs

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and copper in hot dogs is higher than in beer.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than beer.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463%
Contains more IronIron +5350%
Contains more CopperCopper +1840%
Contains more ZincZinc +11900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +462.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1983.3%

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.
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2130.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 4mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 0g 25.76g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 7.666g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.404g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.386g 28%
Phosphorus 14mg 206mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Selenium 0.6µg 12.5µg 22%
Protein 0.46g 10.26g 20%
Iron 0.02mg 1.09mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 2.665mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 290kcal 12%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.2mg 11%
Copper 0.005mg 0.097mg 10%
Calcium 4mg 99mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.166mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.31mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.055mg 4%
Potassium 27mg 152mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.045mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 4.17g N/A
Carbs 3.55g 4.17g 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.