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Hot dog vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and ladyfinger

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, while ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 48% more than hot dogs.
  • Hot dogs contain 7 times more sodium than ladyfinger. While hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, ladyfinger contains only 147mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +228.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more FolateFolate +1183.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +183.1%
Contains more WaterWater +188.8%
Contains more OtherOther +218.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1331.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.6g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 77mg 221mg 48%
Sodium 1090mg 147mg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.75µg 34%
Iron 1.09mg 3.58mg 31%
Fats 25.76g 9.1g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.428mg 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Saturated fat 7.666g 3.022g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.423g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.745g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.284mg 19%
Carbs 4.17g 59.7g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Folate 6µg 77µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.116mg 16%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.24mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 47mg 5%
Phosphorus 206mg 173mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.104mg 4%
Calories 290kcal 363kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.122mg 3%
Protein 10.26g 10.6g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.14mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 113mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 58.7g N/A
Copper 0.097mg 0.095mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.644g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.