Brotwurst vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brotwurst and hot dogs
- Brotwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium; however, hot dogs are higher in phosphorus and calcium.
- Brotwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than hot dogs.
- Hot dogs contain 5 times less vitamin B1 than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while hot dogs contain 0.055mg.
- Hot dogs have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
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Fats
~25.76g
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Water
~56.31g
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Other
~3.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 1.57µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.055mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.83g | 4.404g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 9.93g | 7.666g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 12.5µg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.3g | 10.26g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.34g | 11.386g | 5% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 99mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.665mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 25.76g | 3% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 1090mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2.98g | 4.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.98g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.98g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.61mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.08mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.14mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.68mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.44mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.