Hot dog vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and pepperoni?
- Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% more.
- The amount of sodium in hot dogs is lower.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +421.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2286.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +392.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.458g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 17.708g | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 1.074mg | 45% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 46.28g | 32% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 29µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 20.77g | 23% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 1582mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 19.25g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.271mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 4.987mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.362mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.93mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.3µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 504kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.257mg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 97mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 274mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.33mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 4.458g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | N/A |
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
27%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)