Hot dog vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot dogs and ham
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 58% higher.
- Ham has 12 times less calcium than hot dogs. Hot dogs have 99mg of calcium, while ham has 8mg.
- Ham is lower in saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index than ham.
Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 | +1137.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +141.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +365.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +715.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.754mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.65µg | 38% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 5.53g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 1.81g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.54g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 2.62g | 22% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 20.93g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.88mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 19.5µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 4.023mg | 8% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 145kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.202mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 1203mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.75mg | 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham 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.