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Cocktail sauce vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocktail sauce and Hot dog

  • Cocktail sauce is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.9%
Contains more Calcium +280.8%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +586.7%
Contains more Zinc +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +228.9%
Contains more Calcium +280.8%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +586.7%
Contains more Zinc +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +468.2%

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 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
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 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +576.7%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +654.4%
Contains more Fats +2353.3%
Equal in Other - 3.5
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 Carbs +576.7%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +654.4%
Contains more Fats +2353.3%
Equal in Other - 3.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 4.17g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.36g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 1.05g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 28.22g 4.17g Cocktail sauce
Calories 124kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Sugar 11.83g Hot dog
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 26mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.83mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 309mg 152mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 983mg 1090mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.38mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.111mg 0.097mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.148mg 0.045mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 359IU 0IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.19mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 17µg 6µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 7.666g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cocktail sauce 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.