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French fries vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Hot dog different?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E, while Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Frankfurter, meat types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +448.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +34.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1288.9%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 EVitamin E +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +893.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.1%
Contains more FatsFats +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +46.1%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 French fries Hot dog Opinion
Calories 312kcal 290kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 14.73g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 4.17g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 4.17g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 15mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 579mg 152mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Sugar 0.3g Hot dog
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.097mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 125mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 210mg 1090mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.19mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.045mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.055mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.665mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.31mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.166mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg 6µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Hot dog
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 7.666g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.404g French fries
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 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.