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Hot dog vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hot dogs and chocolate milk

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc than chocolate milk.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 52% more.
  • Hot dogs contain 21 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate milk. Hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate milk contains 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +557.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.1%
~equal in Potassium ~167mg

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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2032%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.295mg

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.7%
Contains more FatsFats +659.9%
Contains more OtherOther +337.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%

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 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1050.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3451.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%

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 milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.33µg 52%
Sodium 1090mg 60mg 45%
Fats 25.76g 3.39g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.124g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.99g 26%
Saturated fat 7.666g 2.104g 25%
Cholesterol 77mg 12mg 22%
Selenium 12.5µg 1.9µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.125mg 16%
Phosphorus 206mg 101mg 15%
Protein 10.26g 3.17g 14%
Iron 1.09mg 0.24mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.04mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 83kcal 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.41mg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Copper 0.097mg 0.065mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.162mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Choline 17mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.037mg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 10.34g 2%
Calcium 99mg 112mg 1%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 9.54g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 152mg 167mg 0%
Sugar 9.54g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.295mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
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 - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1030mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.