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Couscous vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Couscous and Hot dog different?

  • Couscous is higher in Selenium, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 65% higher.
  • Couscous contains 2 times more Selenium than Hot dog. While Couscous contains 27.5µg of Selenium, Hot dog contains only 12.5µg.
  • Couscous has less Sodium.

Couscous, cooked 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +1137.5%
Contains more Iron +186.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.4%
Contains more Potassium +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +361.5%
Contains more Copper +136.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +1137.5%
Contains more Iron +186.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +836.4%
Contains more Potassium +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +361.5%
Contains more Copper +136.6%

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 B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.5%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
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 B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +456.8%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +170.7%
Contains more Fats +16000%
Contains more Other +1246.2%
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 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 +456.8%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +170.7%
Contains more Fats +16000%
Contains more Other +1246.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6781.3%
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6781.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 21.82g 4.17g Couscous
Protein 3.79g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 0.16g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 23.22g 4.17g Couscous
Calories 112kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Sugar 0.1g Hot dog
Fiber 1.4g 0g Couscous
Calcium 8mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.38mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 22mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 58mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 5mg 1090mg Couscous
Zinc 0.26mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.041mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.084mg 0.045mg Couscous
Selenium 27.5µg 12.5µg Couscous
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.055mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.31mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 15µg 6µg Couscous
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.1mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.259mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.073mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.059mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.162mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.077mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 7.666g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Couscous 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
7%
Couscous
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.637g)
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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.