Hot dog vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and chocolate
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 103% more.
- Hot dogs contain 45 times more sodium than chocolate. Hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +76.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +873.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +635.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +959.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3053.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +582.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5705.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1366.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +303.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 1.028mg | 103% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 8.02mg | 87% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 1.419mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.23µg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 18.519g | 49% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 24mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 8mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.092g | 22% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 3µg | 17% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 546kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.725mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 4.88g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.042mg | 10% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 31.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 9.54g | 5% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 206mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1066mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals