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Hot dog vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot dogs and kit Kat different?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc; however, kit Kat is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 51% higher.
  • Hot dogs contain 20 times more sodium than kit Kat. While hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, kit Kat contains only 54mg.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than kit Kat (50).

Frankfurter, meat and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +1233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
~equal in Iron ~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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3354.6%
Contains more OtherOther +173.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1448.9%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.1%

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 7.666g 17.953g 47%
Sodium 1090mg 54mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.56µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.895g 23%
Cholesterol 77mg 11mg 22%
Carbs 4.17g 64.59g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.5mg 14%
Copper 0.097mg 0.22mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 5.844g 14%
Selenium 12.5µg 5µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.02mg 11%
Calories 290kcal 518kcal 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 135mg 10%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.09mg 10%
Protein 10.26g 6.51g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.64mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.117mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Calcium 99mg 125mg 3%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.1mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 231mg 2%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Iron 1.09mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.34mg 1%
Fats 25.76g 25.99g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Kit Kat
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%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.