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Hot dog vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot dog and Fast food?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 33% more.
  • Hot dog has 2 times more Cholesterol than Fast food. While Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, Fast food has only 33mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Calcium +59.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +693.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +59.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Iron +180.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +693.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +655.4%
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +114.5%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Other +130.3%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +655.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 10.26g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 25.76g 12.01g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 290kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 99mg 62mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 206mg 134mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 1090mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.2mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.097mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.045mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 12.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 6µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.89µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.474mg 0.46mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.907mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.963mg 0.785mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.555mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.331mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 77mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.835g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.68g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.