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Hot dog vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hot dogs and pilaf

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12; however, pilaf is richer in folate, vitamin B1, manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Hot dogs contain 77 times more cholesterol than pilaf. Hot dogs contain 77mg of cholesterol, while pilaf contains 1mg.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1860%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.2%

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.
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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +996.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
~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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +1780.3%
Contains more WaterWater +600.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1730%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Protein ~10.42g

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2952.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1068.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pilaf DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.02µg 65%
Folate 6µg 212µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.603mg 46%
Fats 25.76g 1.37g 38%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.882mg 36%
Selenium 12.5µg 32.4µg 36%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.307g 33%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.373g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.377g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 1mg 25%
Carbs 4.17g 76.31g 24%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 6.127mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.4mg 18%
Iron 1.09mg 2.44mg 17%
Sodium 1090mg 1303mg 9%
Copper 0.097mg 0.166mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.715mg 8%
Phosphorus 206mg 154mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 32mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 359kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.087mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 83mg 2%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.01mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 10.26g 10.42g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 75.11g N/A
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.359g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.