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Hot dog vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and mixed nuts?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, yet mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 90% more.
  • The amount of sodium in mixed nuts is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.8%
Contains more IronIron +139.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +835.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.2%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more FolateFolate +1283.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +2607.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.3%
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.8%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.8%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.097mg 0.907mg 90%
Manganese 0.045mg 2.04mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 14.612g 68%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 7.82mg 51%
Magnesium 15mg 229mg 51%
Sodium 1090mg 5mg 47%
Fats 25.76g 53.95g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 28.488g 43%
Selenium 12.5µg 33.9µg 39%
Phosphorus 206mg 456mg 36%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 7.709mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Protein 10.26g 20.04g 20%
Zinc 1.2mg 3.36mg 20%
Iron 1.09mg 2.61mg 19%
Folate 6µg 83µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.14mg 17%
Calories 290kcal 607kcal 16%
Potassium 152mg 632mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.352mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.189mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.196mg 6%
Carbs 4.17g 21.05g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Saturated fat 7.666g 8.711g 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 99mg 117mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.