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Hot dog vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot dog and Mackerel?

  • Mackerel is richer than Hot dog in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 726% more.
  • Hot dog has 13 times more Sodium than Mackerel. While Hot dog has 1090mg of Sodium, Mackerel has only 83mg.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 +560%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Magnesium +546.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Selenium +312.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.094
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Magnesium +546.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Selenium +312.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.094

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 Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1110.2%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1110.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Equal in Water - 53.27
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Equal in Water - 53.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 25.76g 17.81g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 262kcal Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 15mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 15mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 206mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 152mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 1090mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.2mg 0.94mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.094mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.02mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 6µg 2µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.474mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.53mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.907mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.963mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.291mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.555mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.331mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 77mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 7.006g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.3g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.