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Figs vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and hot dogs different?

  • Figs are higher in fiber; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 65% higher.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than figs (61).

Figs, raw and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties used 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.9%
Contains more IronIron +194.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6150%

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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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +360%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1268%
Contains more FatsFats +8486.7%
Contains more OtherOther +430.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17151.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2958.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 1mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 0.3g 25.76g 39%
Saturated fat 0.06g 7.666g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 11.386g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 4.404g 28%
Phosphorus 14mg 206mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Selenium 0.2µg 12.5µg 22%
Protein 0.75g 10.26g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.665mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Calories 74kcal 290kcal 11%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.2mg 10%
Iron 0.37mg 1.09mg 9%
Calcium 35mg 99mg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 4.17g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.166mg 4%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.045mg 4%
Copper 0.07mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 232mg 152mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 4.17g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.31mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.606g)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.