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Hot dog vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot dog and Muenster cheese

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 62% more than Hot dog.
  • Hot dog has 26 times more Vitamin B3 than Muenster cheese. Hot dog has 2.665mg of Vitamin B3, while Muenster cheese has 0.103mg.
  • Muenster cheese is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Cheese, muenster.

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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.
Contains more Iron +165.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains more Copper +212.9%
Contains more Manganese +462.5%
Contains more Calcium +624.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +165.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains more Copper +212.9%
Contains more Manganese +462.5%
Contains more Calcium +624.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.2%
Contains more Selenium +16%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2487.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2487.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +272.3%
Contains more Water +34.8%
Contains more Protein +128.2%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Equal in Other - 3.66
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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +272.3%
Contains more Water +34.8%
Contains more Protein +128.2%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Equal in Other - 3.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.3%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.3%

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 Muenster cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 1.12g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 25.76g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 4.17g 1.12g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 1.09mg 0.41mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 206mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 152mg 134mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 628mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 1.2mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.097mg 0.031mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.008mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.013mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.103mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.056mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.47µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.474mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.53mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.907mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.963mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.291mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.555mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.331mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 77mg 96mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 19.113g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 8.711g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.661g Hot dog

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Hot dog Muenster cheese
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.