Hot dog vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and crab meat?
- Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B3, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 414% more.
- Hot dogs have 58 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While hot dogs have 7.666g of saturated fat, crab meat has only 0.133g.
- The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +535% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +632.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1572.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6054.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +721.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 11.5µg | 414% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 1.182mg | 121% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 7.62mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 40µg | 50% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 1.54g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.133g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 0.185g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.536g | 26% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 19.35g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Folate | 6µg | 51µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 280mg | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 97kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 1072mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.