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Hot dog vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot dog and Carambola

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Carambola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Carambola.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Carambola, (starfruit), 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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
8
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2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1616.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +1983.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +41.2%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1616.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +1983.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +41.2%

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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
6
:
6
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +876.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Hot dog
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%
Carambola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +876.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +886.5%
Contains more Fats +7706.1%
Contains more Other +573.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Water +62.3%
Hot dog
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
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +886.5%
Contains more Fats +7706.1%
Contains more Other +573.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Water +62.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37853.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2293.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37853.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2293.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.93g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 1.04g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0.33g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 290kcal 31kcal Hot dog
Sugar 3.98g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 99mg 3mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.08mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 12mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 133mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 1.2mg 0.12mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.045mg 0.037mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 0.6µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.014mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.016mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.367mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.017mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.008mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.044mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.044mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.077mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.077mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.021mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.037mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.05mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.008mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.03g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.184g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Carambola
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
29%
Hot dog
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.647g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.