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Hot dog vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot dogs and chocolate ice cream

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, while chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 53% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Hot dogs have 14 times more sodium than chocolate ice cream. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while chocolate ice cream has 76mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than hot dogs (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.1%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1079.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170%
Contains more FatsFats +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +576.3%
~equal in Water ~55.7g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%

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 Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.29µg 53%
Sodium 1090mg 76mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.41g 27%
Fats 25.76g 11g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.21g 20%
Selenium 12.5µg 2.5µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.226mg 15%
Cholesterol 77mg 34mg 14%
Phosphorus 206mg 107mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Protein 10.26g 3.8g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.055mg 9%
Carbs 4.17g 28.2g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.194mg 6%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.58mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.554mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.14mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 7.666g 6.8g 4%
Calories 290kcal 216kcal 4%
Copper 0.097mg 0.135mg 4%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Potassium 152mg 249mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Iron 1.09mg 0.93mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 109mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 27g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
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%

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Hot dog Chocolate ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Hot dog
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.