Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Hot dog vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are hot dogs and chili pepper different?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper has less cholesterol.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than chili pepper (45).

Frankfurter, meat and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Hot dog vs Chili pepper infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +379.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5754.5%
Contains more OtherOther +307%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.3%
Contains more WaterWater +56.3%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47341.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1742.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Chili pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Sodium 1090mg 9mg 47%
Fats 25.76g 0.44g 39%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.042g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.239g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.024g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.506mg 26%
Phosphorus 206mg 43mg 23%
Selenium 12.5µg 0.5µg 22%
Protein 10.26g 1.87g 17%
Calories 290kcal 40kcal 13%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.244mg 9%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.26mg 9%
Calcium 99mg 14mg 9%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.187mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Potassium 152mg 322mg 5%
Copper 0.097mg 0.129mg 4%
Folate 6µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.086mg 3%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.201mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 8.81g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.072mg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.03mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 5.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Chili pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.624g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.