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

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How are french fries and hot dogs different?

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than french fries.
  • French fries are lower in saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than hot dogs (28).

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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 210mg 1090mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Saturated fat 2.336g 7.666g 24%
Selenium 0.9µg 12.5µg 21%
Fats 14.73g 25.76g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.166mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Protein 3.43g 10.26g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 11.386g 14%
Potassium 579mg 152mg 13%
Phosphorus 125mg 206mg 12%
Carbs 41.44g 4.17g 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.055mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.045mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 99mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.404g 7%
Folate 30µg 6µg 6%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.2mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.121mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.31mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 1.09mg 4%
Copper 0.124mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.665mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 290kcal 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

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.