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Hot dog vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and hash browns?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E and fiber.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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.
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +421.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3025%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.7%
Contains more FatsFats +51.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +592.6%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%

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 Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Sodium 1090mg 566mg 23%
Saturated fat 7.666g 2.54g 23%
Selenium 12.5µg 0.4µg 22%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.62mg 16%
Protein 10.26g 2.58g 15%
Phosphorus 206mg 98mg 15%
Fats 25.76g 17.04g 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 7.827g 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.36mg 8%
Carbs 4.17g 28.88g 8%
Calcium 99mg 19mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.665g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.137mg 7%
Iron 1.09mg 0.6mg 6%
Potassium 152mg 355mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.038mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.158mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.838mg 5%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.186mg 2%
Calories 290kcal 272kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.38mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.097mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 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%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.126g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.