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Hot dog vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot dogs and true morels

  • Hot dogs are richer in selenium, while true morels are higher in iron, copper, manganese, fiber, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • True morels cover your daily iron needs 139% more than hot dogs.
  • Hot dogs have 118 times more saturated fat than true morels. Hot dogs have 7.666g of saturated fat, while true morels have 0.065g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Mushrooms, morel, raw.

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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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +468.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.4%
Contains more IronIron +1017.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +544.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1204.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4419.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.1%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21796.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +917.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog True morels DV% diff.
Iron 1.09mg 12.18mg 139%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 65%
Copper 0.097mg 0.625mg 59%
Sodium 1090mg 21mg 46%
Fats 25.76g 0.57g 39%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.065g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.052g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.433g 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Vitamin D 206IU 26%
Vitamin D 5.1µg 26%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.587mg 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 2.2µg 19%
Protein 10.26g 3.12g 14%
Calories 290kcal 31kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Zinc 1.2mg 2.03mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 411mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 43mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.205mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.252mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.44mg 3%
Phosphorus 206mg 194mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.136mg 2%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 5.1g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 2.3g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 1069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.601g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.