Hot dog vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hot dogs and horse meat
- Hot dogs are higher in calcium; however, horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Hot dogs have 20 times more sodium than horse meat. While hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, horse meat has only 55mg.
- Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than hot dogs (28).
The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Game meat, horse, cooked, 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 ManganeseManganese | +104.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.3% |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +437.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +418.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
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 B12 | 1.57µg | 3.16µg | 66% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 5.03mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 55mg | 45% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 28.14g | 36% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 6.05g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 1.9g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 3.82mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.85g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 2.12g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 4.84mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 379mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 247mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 175kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 68mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 13.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1035mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.