Hot dog vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and ice cream
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin A.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 49% more than ice cream.
- Ice cream contains 23 times less vitamin B3 than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream contains 0.116mg.
- Ice cream has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 IronIron | +1111.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +321.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +462.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +594.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +302.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +465.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +874.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.39µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 80mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.452g | 26% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 11g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 2.969g | 21% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 1.8µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.116mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 105mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 3.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.048mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 23.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.581mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 6.79g | 4% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 207kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.008mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.