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Dulce de Leche vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between dulce de Leche and hot dogs

  • Dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 53% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Hot dogs contain 3 times less vitamin B2 than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 0.405mg of vitamin B2, while hot dogs contain 0.121mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more IronIron +541.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2325%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +406.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +1227.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +250.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 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 -40.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1074.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.57µg 53%
Sodium 129mg 1090mg 42%
Fats 7.35g 25.76g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 4.404g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 11.386g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.121mg 22%
Selenium 2.7µg 12.5µg 18%
Carbs 55.35g 4.17g 17%
Cholesterol 29mg 77mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 2.665mg 15%
Calcium 251mg 99mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.534g 7.666g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.166mg 12%
Iron 0.17mg 1.09mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.31mg 11%
Copper 0.004mg 0.097mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Protein 6.84g 10.26g 7%
Potassium 350mg 152mg 6%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 193mg 206mg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.045mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Folate 11µg 6µg 1%
Calories 315kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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%
Dulce de Leche
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 961mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.132g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.