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Hot dog vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and American cheese

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 95% more than hot dogs.
  • Hot dogs contain 35 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, American cheese contains only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of sodium in hot dogs is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +73%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 99mg 1045mg 95%
Phosphorus 206mg 641mg 62%
Saturated fat 7.666g 18.057g 47%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Sodium 1090mg 1671mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.286g 21%
Protein 10.26g 18.13g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.076mg 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 20.2µg 14%
Zinc 1.2mg 2.49mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.234mg 9%
Fats 25.76g 31.79g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.054mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 8.236g 8%
Cholesterol 77mg 100mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Iron 1.09mg 0.63mg 6%
Copper 0.097mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.8mg 4%
Calories 290kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.403mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 152mg 132mg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 3.7g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Manganese 0.045mg 0.041mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog American cheese
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%
Hot dog
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.