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Hot dog vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hot dogs and pecan pie

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 58% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 4 times less sodium than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, while pecan pie contains 262mg.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1482.2%
~equal in Selenium ~12µg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +823.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16%
Contains more WaterWater +188.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1151.8%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.181g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.17µg 58%
Sodium 1090mg 262mg 36%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.712mg 29%
Saturated fat 7.666g 3.989g 17%
Carbs 4.17g 52.2g 16%
Phosphorus 206mg 94mg 16%
Copper 0.097mg 0.211mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.847mg 11%
Protein 10.26g 4.9g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.188mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.71g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.06mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 32mg 7%
Calories 290kcal 412kcal 6%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.18mg 5%
Fats 25.76g 22.2g 5%
Iron 1.09mg 1.48mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.479mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Cholesterol 77mg 87mg 3%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.02mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 11.181g 1%
Selenium 12.5µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.677g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.