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Hot dog vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hot dogs and pistachios

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 134% higher.
  • Pistachios have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.3%
Contains more IronIron +259.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1240.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2566.7%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +924.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1188.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.6%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.097mg 1.3mg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 1.7mg 118%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.87mg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 14.38g 67%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Manganese 0.045mg 1.2mg 50%
Sodium 1090mg 1mg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Phosphorus 206mg 490mg 41%
Iron 1.09mg 3.92mg 35%
Fats 25.76g 45.32g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 23.257g 30%
Potassium 152mg 1025mg 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Magnesium 15mg 121mg 25%
Protein 10.26g 20.16g 20%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.86mg 18%
Calories 290kcal 560kcal 14%
Folate 6µg 51µg 11%
Selenium 12.5µg 7µg 10%
Zinc 1.2mg 2.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.3mg 9%
Carbs 4.17g 27.17g 8%
Saturated fat 7.666g 5.907g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.16mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 105mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.759g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.