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Hot dog vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and pita

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and copper.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than pita.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +968.9%

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%
Pita
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2046.7%
Contains more WaterWater +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1235.7%

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
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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 Pita
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Fats 25.76g 1.2g 38%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.166g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.105g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.535g 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Sodium 1090mg 536mg 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.481mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.267mg 18%
Carbs 4.17g 55.7g 17%
Phosphorus 206mg 97mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.034mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.097mg 0.168mg 8%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg 4%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.84mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.142mg 3%
Protein 10.26g 9.1g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.097mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.397mg 2%
Calories 290kcal 275kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 120mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 53.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.