Hot dog vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between hot dogs and pot roast
- Hot dogs have more calcium, while pot roast has more zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Pot roast covers your daily need for zinc, 50% more than hot dogs.
- Hot dogs contain 23 times more sodium than pot roast. While hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, pot roast contains only 47mg.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pot roast is 0, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +518.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116% |
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 EVitamin E | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-35100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.1% |
~equal in
Water
~51.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.548g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 6.66mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 47mg | 45% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 28.94g | 37% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 27µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.708g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 2.13µg | 23% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.42mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 19.17g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.283mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 4.105mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 8.175g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 174mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.571mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 231mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 7.548g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 297kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.