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Hot dog vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and lobster Raw?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2, yet lobster Raw is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for copper is 139% more.
  • Hot dogs have 42 times more saturated fat than lobster Raw. While hot dogs have 7.666g of saturated fat, lobster Raw has only 0.181g.
  • The glycemic index of lobster Raw is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw types 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more IronIron +319.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1290.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +408.8%

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +3334.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more WaterWater +43.8%

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5075.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1387.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.097mg 1.349mg 139%
Selenium 12.5µg 63.6µg 93%
Fats 25.76g 0.75g 38%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.181g 34%
Sodium 1090mg 423mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.22g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.296g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.449mg 23%
Zinc 1.2mg 3.53mg 21%
Cholesterol 77mg 127mg 17%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.25µg 13%
Protein 10.26g 16.52g 13%
Calories 290kcal 77kcal 11%
Iron 1.09mg 0.26mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.014mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.591mg 7%
Phosphorus 206mg 161mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.87mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 84mg 2%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 0g 1%
Potassium 152mg 200mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.056mg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.