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Fish oil vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish oil and Hot dog

  • Fish oil contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Hot dog.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 211% higher.
  • Hot dog has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Hot dog has 7.666g.
  • Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, sardine 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +288.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 31.867 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +197.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Hot dog Opinion
Calories 902kcal 290kcal Fish oil
Protein 0g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 100g 25.76g Fish oil
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Hot dog
Carbs 0g 4.17g Hot dog
Cholesterol 710mg 77mg Hot dog
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Hot dog
Calcium 0mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 0mg 152mg Hot dog
Iron 0mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Copper 0mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 0mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 0mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 0mg 1090mg Fish oil
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Manganese 0mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 0µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Folate 0µg 6µg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 29.892g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 11.386g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 4.404g Fish oil
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish oil 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
19%
Fish oil
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.