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Brotwurst vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brotwurst and Hot dog

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Hot dog is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Hot dog.
  • Hot dog contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, while Hot dog contains 0.055mg.
  • Hot dog has 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 Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 1090
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 1090

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
Equal in Water - 56.31
Equal in Other - 3.5
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
Equal in Water - 56.31
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.6%
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Brotwurst Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 4.17g Hot dog
Protein 14.3g 10.26g Brotwurst
Fats 27.8g 25.76g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 4.17g Hot dog
Calories 323kcal 290kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Hot dog
Calcium 48mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.03mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 281mg 152mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 1090mg Hot dog
Zinc 2.1mg 1.2mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.04mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 17µg 12.5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.19mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.055mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.121mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.665mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 5µg 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.57µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.111mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.474mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.53mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0.907mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0.963mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.291mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.445mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0.555mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.331mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 77mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 11.386g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
40%
Brotwurst
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.264g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst
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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.