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Blue cheese vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese and Hot dog

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese is 55% higher.
  • Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue 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 Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +251.6%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Sodium - 1090
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.7%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +251.6%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Other +46%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Water +32.8%
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +108.6%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Other +46%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.5%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 4.17g Hot dog
Protein 21.4g 10.26g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 25.76g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 4.17g Hot dog
Calories 353kcal 290kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Hot dog
Calcium 528mg 99mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 206mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 152mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 1090mg Hot dog
Zinc 2.66mg 1.2mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.009mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 14.5µg 12.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.121mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.166mg
Folate 36µg 6µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.111mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.474mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.53mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 0.907mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.963mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.291mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.445mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.555mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.331mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 77mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blue cheese Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.