Hot dog vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and crab stick different?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, calcium, and zinc, while crab stick is higher in selenium and phosphorus.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 42% more than crab stick.
- Hot dogs contain 35 times more saturated fat than crab stick. Hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, while crab stick contains 0.216g.
- Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than hot dogs (28).
Frankfurter, meat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types were used 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 | +661.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.4% |
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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +329.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4040.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2979.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.57µg | 42% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 0.46g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.216g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.143g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 0.275g | 28% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 529mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 20mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 22.3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.62mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 282mg | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 95kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.39mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.032mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 7.62g | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.5g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 14.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.607mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g | 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
27%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.45g)