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Hot dog vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and Oatmeal

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Oatmeal.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +446.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Manganese +1140%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains more Zinc +93.5%
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +446.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Manganese +1140%

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 E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +332.9%
Contains more Fats +1794.1%
Contains more Other +514%
Contains more Carbs +179.9%
Contains more Water +49.2%
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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +332.9%
Contains more Fats +1794.1%
Contains more Other +514%
Contains more Carbs +179.9%
Contains more Water +49.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2812%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2812%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 10.26g 2.37g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 1.36g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 11.67g Oatmeal
Calories 290kcal 68kcal Hot dog
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 99mg 80mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 206mg 77mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 61mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 1.2mg 0.62mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.066mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 12.5µg 5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 6µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.083mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.105mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.2mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.135mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.13mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.151mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.057mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.391g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.426g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1041mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.