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Hot dog vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hot dogs and bulgur dry

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, and iron.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% more.
  • Bulgur dry contains less cholesterol.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +993.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.7%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6673.3%

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg

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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +1836.8%
Contains more WaterWater +525.7%
Contains more OtherOther +131.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1719.4%

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6481.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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 Bulgur dry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.045mg 3.048mg 131%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Sodium 1090mg 17mg 47%
Fats 25.76g 1.33g 38%
Magnesium 15mg 164mg 35%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.232g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.173g 28%
Copper 0.097mg 0.335mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.541g 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 4.17g 75.87g 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 2.3µg 19%
Iron 1.09mg 2.46mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.045mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.114mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.342mg 14%
Phosphorus 206mg 300mg 13%
Potassium 152mg 410mg 8%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.93mg 7%
Calcium 99mg 35mg 6%
Folate 6µg 27µg 5%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Protein 10.26g 12.29g 4%
Calories 290kcal 342kcal 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.115mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Bulgur dry
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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.434g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.