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Hot dog vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and dates?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, yet dates are higher in fiber, potassium, copper, and manganese.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Dates, deglet noor 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%
Dates
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +482.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.02mg

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%
Dates
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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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.052mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg

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
Dates
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2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6505.1%
Contains more WaterWater +174.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1699.3%

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
Dates
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37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31527.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23078.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Dates DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Sodium 1090mg 2mg 47%
Fats 25.76g 0.39g 39%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.032g 35%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.019g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.036g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Fructose 19.56g 24%
Carbs 4.17g 75.03g 24%
Phosphorus 206mg 62mg 21%
Selenium 12.5µg 3µg 17%
Protein 10.26g 2.45g 16%
Potassium 152mg 656mg 15%
Copper 0.097mg 0.206mg 12%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.262mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.274mg 9%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.29mg 8%
Magnesium 15mg 43mg 7%
Calcium 99mg 39mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.589mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.066mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.02mg 1%
Calories 290kcal 282kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 67.03g N/A
Sugar 63.35g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.052mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.165mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.084mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.05mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.071mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.634g)
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.

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.