Mozzarella vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mozzarella and hot dogs?
- Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 63% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in hot dogs is lower.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Frankfurter, meat types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +638.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +336% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 99mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 206mg | 45% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 10.26g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.57µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 4.404g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.121mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 11.386g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 7.666g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 25.76g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1.09mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 77mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 12.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 4.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +765.2% |
