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Hot dog vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot dogs and duck meat

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, while duck meat is higher in iron, vitamin B5, copper, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 53% more than duck meat.
  • Hot dogs have 18 times more sodium than duck meat. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while duck meat has 59mg.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than duck meat (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more IronIron +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +134%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +326.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%
~equal in Water ~51.84g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.3µg 53%
Sodium 1090mg 59mg 45%
Iron 1.09mg 2.7mg 20%
Protein 10.26g 18.99g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.098mg 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 20µg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.825mg 14%
Copper 0.097mg 0.227mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.269mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.174mg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Calcium 99mg 11mg 9%
Saturated fat 7.666g 9.67g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Phosphorus 206mg 156mg 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.86mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.65g 5%
Fats 25.76g 28.35g 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 12.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.7mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 337kcal 2%
Cholesterol 77mg 84mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 204mg 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.