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Fajita vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Hot dog

  • Fajita has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 43% more than Fajita.
  • Fajita contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Hot dog. While Fajita contains 0.726mg of Vitamin B5, Hot dog contains only 0.31mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Fajita
Fajita
7
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3
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Contains more Calcium +661.5%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.6%
Contains more Calcium +661.5%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Copper +223.3%

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.
Fajita
Fajita
7
:
2
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.7%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Hot dog
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 E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
3
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Protein +80.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Hot dog
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 Protein +80.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Contains more Carbs +87%
Contains more Other +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
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2
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.4%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 4.17g Hot dog
Protein 18.56g 10.26g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 2.23g 4.17g Hot dog
Calories 135kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Calcium 13mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.99mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 206mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 152mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1090mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 1.2mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.066mg 0.045mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 12.5µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.121mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 2.665mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.31mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.166mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.111mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.53mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.907mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.963mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.291mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.445mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.555mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.331mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 77mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 1.596g 7.666g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.404g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.