Hot dog vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hot dogs and chinese cuisine
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 45% more than chinese cuisine.
- Hot dogs contain 8 times more saturated fat than chinese cuisine. While hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, chinese cuisine contains only 0.978g.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +98% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +331.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.48µg | 45% |
Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
Fats | 25.76g | 5.3g | 31% |
Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.978g | 30% |
Sodium | 1090mg | 409mg | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 1.217g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 77mg | 14mg | 21% |
Phosphorus | 206mg | 76mg | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.13g | 15% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
Selenium | 12.5µg | 6.7µg | 11% |
Folate | 6µg | 45µg | 10% |
Calories | 290kcal | 105kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 1.32mg | 8% |
Calcium | 99mg | 22mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
Protein | 10.26g | 7.08g | 6% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
Copper | 0.097mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.443mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
Potassium | 152mg | 204mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
Carbs | 4.17g | 7.29g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 4.17g | 5.79g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
Iron | 1.09mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.555mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +386% |
Contains more OtherOther | +131.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +40% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |