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Hot dog vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and coleslaw?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and copper, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Hot dogs have 19 times more cholesterol than coleslaw. While hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, coleslaw has only 4mg.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, coleslaw types in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +395.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +757.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +930%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.7%

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.
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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +980%
Contains more FatsFats +159.9%
Contains more OtherOther +321.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.01µg 65%
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Sodium 1090mg 203mg 39%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.599g 28%
Phosphorus 206mg 20mg 27%
Fats 25.76g 9.91g 24%
Cholesterol 77mg 4mg 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.671g 22%
Protein 10.26g 0.95g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.206mg 15%
Iron 1.09mg 0.22mg 11%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.14mg 10%
Copper 0.097mg 0.015mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.02mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Calcium 99mg 30mg 7%
Calories 290kcal 153kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.348g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.112mg 4%
Carbs 4.17g 14.89g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.102mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.246mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 129mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.037g 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 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.