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Fruit salad vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fruit salad and Hot dog

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium in Hot dog is higher than in Fruit salad.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Fruit salad.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruit salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.6%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Zinc +757.1%
Contains more Copper +94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +235.6%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Zinc +757.1%
Contains more Copper +94%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +212.9%
Contains more Water +53%
Contains more Protein +1911.8%
Contains more Fats +85766.7%
Contains more Other +1246.2%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 Carbs +212.9%
Contains more Water +53%
Contains more Protein +1911.8%
Contains more Fats +85766.7%
Contains more Other +1246.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39936.4%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39936.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 4.17g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 0.03g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 13.05g 4.17g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Fiber 1g 0g Fruit salad
Calcium 11mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.25mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 14mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 116mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 5mg 1090mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.05mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.151mg 0.045mg Fruit salad
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 3µg 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
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
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 0.004g 7.666g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.662g)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.