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Hot dog vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hot dog and Ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc than Hot dog.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types in this comparison.

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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 +3200%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15100%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +438.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +12400%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15100%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +438.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +12400%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +34900%
Contains more Carbs +110.1%
Contains more Water +62%
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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +34900%
Contains more Carbs +110.1%
Contains more Water +62%

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 10.26g 0g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 8.76g Ginger ale
Calories 290kcal 34kcal Hot dog
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 3mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.18mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 0mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 1mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 1.2mg 0.05mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.018mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.013mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 0.1µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 1083mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.666g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.