Hot dog vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hot dogs and penne?
- Hot dogs are richer in phosphorus, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet penne is richer in fiber.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
- Hot dogs have 11 times more monounsaturated fat than penne. Hot dogs have 11.386g of monounsaturated fat, while penne has 1g.
- Penne contains less cholesterol.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used Frankfurter, meat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +11.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +544% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1038.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1001% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 248mg | 37% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 4g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.4g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 1g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 2.3g | 24% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 12mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 118mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 10.26g | 5.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 126kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 16.8g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.366g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)