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

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A recap on differences between Hot dog and Hot chocolate

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Sodium needs 45% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 20 times less Vitamin B3 than Hot dog. Hot dog contains 2.665mg of Vitamin B3, while Hot chocolate contains 0.133mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less Sodium.

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.
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +363%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +363%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1903.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1903.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +1000.9%
Contains more Other +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +157.6%
Contains more Water +46.4%
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 Protein +191.5%
Contains more Fats +1000.9%
Contains more Other +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +157.6%
Contains more Water +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5142.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5142.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 10.26g 3.52g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 2.34g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 290kcal 77kcal Hot dog
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 99mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 1.09mg 0.42mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 105mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 1090mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 1.2mg 0.63mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.045mg 0.013mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 2.7µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg Hot dog
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.039mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.133mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.49µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.037mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.095mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.169mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.305mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.215mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.076mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.15mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.201mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.067mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.677g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.084g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
16%
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 contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
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.