Hot dog vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and ground beef
- Hot dogs have more calcium and phosphorus; however, ground beef is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Hot dogs cover your daily sodium needs 44% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef contains 3 times less calcium than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 99mg of calcium, while ground beef contains 33mg.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.8% |
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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.7% |
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Water
~58.37g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +979.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 73mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 5.84mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 2.49µg | 38% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 23.87g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.408g | 27% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 15.37g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.27mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 19.1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.311mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 7.322g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 4.026mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 6.073g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 241kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.