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Hot dog vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and fruit salad

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc, while fruit salad has more vitamin A.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than fruit salad.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +757.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.6%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1911.8%
Contains more FatsFats +85766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.9%
Contains more WaterWater +53%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227620%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39936.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Sodium 1090mg 5mg 47%
Fats 25.76g 0.03g 40%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.004g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.011g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.005g 28%
Phosphorus 206mg 14mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Protein 10.26g 0.51g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.356mg 14%
Calories 290kcal 50kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.027mg 11%
Iron 1.09mg 0.25mg 11%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.14mg 10%
Calcium 99mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.014mg 8%
Copper 0.097mg 0.05mg 5%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.151mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.053mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Carbs 4.17g 13.05g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 116mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 12.05g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.662g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.