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Chocolate ice cream vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate ice cream and hot dogs

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B2, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 53% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than hot dogs (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Calcium ~99mg

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.
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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1079.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +441.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +576.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170%
Contains more FatsFats +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.2%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
33% 49% 19%
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 -11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.57µg 53%
Sodium 76mg 1090mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 4.404g 27%
Fats 11g 25.76g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 11.386g 20%
Selenium 2.5µg 12.5µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.665mg 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 77mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 206mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Protein 3.8g 10.26g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.166mg 9%
Carbs 28.2g 4.17g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.121mg 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.31mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.045mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 6.8g 7.666g 4%
Calories 216kcal 290kcal 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.097mg 4%
Folate 16µg 6µg 3%
Potassium 249mg 152mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Iron 0.93mg 1.09mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 109mg 99mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.