Hot dog vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Hot dog and Mars
- Mars has more Fiber than Hot dog.
- Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 41% more.
- Hot dog contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Mars. Hot dog contains 77mg of Cholesterol, while Mars contains 12mg.
- Mars contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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.
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Iron
+26.7%
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Sodium
-87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 90
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Iron
+26.7%
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Sodium
-87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 90
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+139.7%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+3212.4%
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Other
+52.2%
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Carbs
+1636.2%
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Protein
+139.7%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Water
+3212.4%
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+52.2%
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Carbs
+1636.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34.2%
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Saturated Fat
-34.2%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 290kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 954mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins