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Hot dog vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and peanuts?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, yet peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 116% more.
  • The amount of sodium in peanuts is lower.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Peanuts, all types, raw 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1020%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.8%
Contains more IronIron +320.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1079.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4197.8%
~equal in Calcium ~92mg

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%
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +766.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286.8%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.3%

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 Peanut
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 Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.097mg 1.144mg 116%
Manganese 0.045mg 1.934mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 15.558g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Folate 6µg 240µg 59%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 12.066mg 59%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 8.33mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.64mg 49%
Sodium 1090mg 18mg 47%
Iron 1.09mg 4.58mg 44%
Magnesium 15mg 168mg 36%
Fats 25.76g 49.24g 36%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 24.426g 33%
Protein 10.26g 25.8g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.767mg 29%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 206mg 376mg 24%
Zinc 1.2mg 3.27mg 19%
Potassium 152mg 705mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.348mg 14%
Calories 290kcal 567kcal 14%
Selenium 12.5µg 7.2µg 10%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Saturated fat 7.666g 6.279g 6%
Carbs 4.17g 16.13g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.135mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 92mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.