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Coca-Cola vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and hot dogs

  • Hot dogs are richer than Coca-Cola in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Coca-Cola.
  • Coca-Cola is lower in sodium.
  • Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index (63) than hot dogs (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7500%
Contains more IronIron +890.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +9600%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1960%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12400%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 +129.3%
Contains more WaterWater +60.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +128700%
Contains more OtherOther +8650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 4mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 0.02g 25.76g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 7.666g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.404g 29%
Phosphorus 10mg 206mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.386g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Selenium 0.1µg 12.5µg 23%
Protein 0.07g 10.26g 20%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.665mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.166mg 13%
Calories 37kcal 290kcal 13%
Iron 0.11mg 1.09mg 12%
Copper 0.001mg 0.097mg 11%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 2mg 99mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Potassium 2mg 152mg 4%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.045mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 4.17g 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 8.97g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 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
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.