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

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Important differences between Hot dog and Chocolate milk

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Chocolate milk.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% more.
  • Hot dog contains 21 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate milk. Hot dog contains 2.665mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate milk contains 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less Sodium.

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.
Contains more Iron +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +557.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Equal in Potassium - 167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Copper +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +557.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Equal in Potassium - 167

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2032%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2032%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.7%
Contains more Fats +659.9%
Contains more Other +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +148%
Contains more Water +46.2%
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 Protein +223.7%
Contains more Fats +659.9%
Contains more Other +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +148%
Contains more Water +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3451.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3451.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 10.26g 3.17g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 3.39g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 290kcal 83kcal Hot dog
Sugar 9.54g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 99mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 1.09mg 0.24mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 101mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 1090mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 1.2mg 0.41mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.065mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 12.5µg 1.9µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Hot dog
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.037mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.162mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.125mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.295mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.33µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.041mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.135mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.164mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.3mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.265mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.083mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.164mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.208mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.096mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.99g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.124g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Chocolate milk
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%
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 contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1030mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
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.