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Hot dog vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot dogs and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium; however, kung Pao chicken is richer in vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 61% higher.
  • Hot dogs contain 6 times more saturated fat than kung Pao chicken. While hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, kung Pao chicken contains only 1.352g.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than kung Pao chicken (55).

Frankfurter, meat and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken 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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395%
Contains more IronIron +43.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.9%

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg

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
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +269.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +424%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%

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 Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.11µg 61%
Sodium 1090mg 402mg 30%
Fats 25.76g 6.98g 29%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.352g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.173g 23%
Cholesterol 77mg 26mg 17%
Phosphorus 206mg 94mg 16%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.256mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.02g 9%
Selenium 12.5µg 8.1µg 8%
Calories 290kcal 129kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 20mg 8%
Choline 37.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.02mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.243mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.055mg 5%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.74mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.5mg 4%
Iron 1.09mg 0.76mg 4%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Copper 0.097mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.032mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 218mg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 6.87g 1%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Fructose 0.54g 1%
Protein 10.26g 9.76g 1%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.757mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 5.37g N/A
Sugar 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Kung Pao chicken
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
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.314g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.