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Hot dog vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hot dogs and hot chocolate

  • Hot chocolate has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily sodium needs 45% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 20 times less vitamin B3 than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate contains 0.133mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more IronIron +159.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Copper ~0.103mg

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1903.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1000.9%
Contains more OtherOther +268.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.4%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5142.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Sodium 1090mg 44mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.49µg 45%
Fats 25.76g 2.34g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.084g 29%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.431g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.677g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 8mg 23%
Selenium 12.5µg 2.7µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.133mg 16%
Phosphorus 206mg 105mg 14%
Protein 10.26g 3.52g 13%
Calories 290kcal 77kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.04mg 10%
Iron 1.09mg 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.182mg 5%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.63mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 114mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 10.74g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.039mg 1%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 197mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Copper 0.097mg 0.103mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.328mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.235g)
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.
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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.