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Hot dog vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and Porridge

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Porridge.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1273.3%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +823.1%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +346.4%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1273.3%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Zinc +823.1%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +346.4%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +612.5%
Contains more Fats +12166.7%
Contains more Other +1490.9%
Contains more Carbs +152.3%
Contains more Water +55.6%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +612.5%
Contains more Fats +12166.7%
Contains more Other +1490.9%
Contains more Carbs +152.3%
Contains more Water +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40564.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3763.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40564.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3763.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Porridge
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 10.26g 1.44g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0.21g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 290kcal 50kcal Hot dog
Sugar 0.03g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 99mg 87mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 15mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 16mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 1.2mg 0.13mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 2.8µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.055mg
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.025mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.52mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.071mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.013mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.02mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.063mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.11mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.037mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.027mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.078mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.07mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.033mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.028g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.114g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.633g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.