Hot dog vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and flank steak different?
- Hot dogs are richer in calcium, while flank steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and potassium.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for sodium, 45% more than flank steak.
- Hot dogs contain 5 times more calcium than flank steak. Hot dogs contain 99mg of calcium, while flank steak contains 20mg.
- Flank steak is lower in sodium.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than flank steak (0).
Frankfurter, meat and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +395% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +213% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-5933.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1267.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 56mg | 45% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 27.66g | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 4.9mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.579mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 29.4µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 7.363mg | 29% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 8.23g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.322g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 3.317g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 3.395g | 19% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.74mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 339mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.545mg | 5% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 192kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.63µg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.