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Hot dog vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and oregano?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, yet oregano is higher in iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and folate.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for iron is 446% more.
  • The glycemic index of oregano is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Spices, oregano, dried 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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1513.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +728.9%
Contains more IronIron +3276.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +552.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10988.9%

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%
Oregano
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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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3850%
~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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +501.9%
Contains more WaterWater +467.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1552.8%
Contains more OtherOther +124.9%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1490.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 1.09mg 36.8mg 446%
Manganese 0.045mg 4.99mg 215%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 99mg 1597mg 150%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 18.26mg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 1.044mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Magnesium 15mg 270mg 61%
Copper 0.097mg 0.633mg 60%
Folate 6µg 237µg 58%
Sodium 1090mg 25mg 46%
Fats 25.76g 4.28g 33%
Potassium 152mg 1260mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.528mg 31%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.551g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.716g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 4.17g 68.92g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.369g 20%
Selenium 12.5µg 4.5µg 15%
Zinc 1.2mg 2.69mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.64mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.921mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.177mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Phosphorus 206mg 148mg 8%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Protein 10.26g 9g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 290kcal 265kcal 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.