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Hot dog vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hot dogs and dulce de Leche

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 53% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 13 times less vitamin B3 than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche contains 0.21mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +541.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2325%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +250.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1227.3%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1074.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.9%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.31µg 53%
Sodium 1090mg 129mg 42%
Fats 25.76g 7.35g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.375g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.143g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.405mg 22%
Selenium 12.5µg 2.7µg 18%
Carbs 4.17g 55.35g 17%
Cholesterol 77mg 29mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.21mg 15%
Calcium 99mg 251mg 15%
Saturated fat 7.666g 4.534g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.016mg 12%
Iron 1.09mg 0.17mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.835mg 11%
Copper 0.097mg 0.004mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Protein 10.26g 6.84g 7%
Potassium 152mg 350mg 6%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.016mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Phosphorus 206mg 193mg 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.002mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Calories 290kcal 315kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

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Hot dog Dulce de Leche
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%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
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 - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 961mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.132g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.