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Coleslaw vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coleslaw and hot dogs?

  • Coleslaw is higher in vitamin C, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and copper.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coleslaw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +395.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +757.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +930%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 +257.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +980%
Contains more FatsFats +159.9%
Contains more OtherOther +321.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 -79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.57µg 65%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Sodium 203mg 1090mg 39%
Saturated fat 1.599g 7.666g 28%
Phosphorus 20mg 206mg 27%
Fats 9.91g 25.76g 24%
Cholesterol 4mg 77mg 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.671g 11.386g 22%
Protein 0.95g 10.26g 19%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.665mg 15%
Iron 0.22mg 1.09mg 11%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.2mg 10%
Copper 0.015mg 0.097mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.121mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Calcium 30mg 99mg 7%
Calories 153kcal 290kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 4.404g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.166mg 4%
Carbs 14.89g 4.17g 4%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.045mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.31mg 1%
Potassium 129mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 12.99g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.