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Hot dog vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot dogs and beefsteak raw

  • Hot dogs have more calcium; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 47% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 20 times less sodium than hot dogs. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw has 55mg.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1880%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~220mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +380.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +960.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2230.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%

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 Beefsteak raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 2.69µg 47%
Sodium 1090mg 55mg 45%
Zinc 1.2mg 5.3mg 37%
Fats 25.76g 5.36g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.543mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.189g 28%
Selenium 12.5µg 27.9µg 28%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.875g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.354g 23%
Protein 10.26g 21.38g 22%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.048mg 15%
Iron 1.09mg 2mg 11%
Calcium 99mg 5mg 9%
Calories 290kcal 134kcal 8%
Potassium 152mg 375mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.182mg 5%
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Phosphorus 206mg 220mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.075mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.079mg 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1035mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.