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Hot dog vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and Pot roast

  • Hot dog has 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 of Zinc 50% more than Hot dog.
  • Hot dog contains 23 times more Sodium than Pot roast. While Hot dog contains 1090mg of Sodium, Pot roast contains only 47mg.

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 Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +455%
Contains more Selenium +116%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +455%
Contains more Selenium +116%
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
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% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Equal in Water - 51.9
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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +182.1%
Equal in Water - 51.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +522%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pot roast Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 25.76g 19.17g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 99mg 16mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 206mg 174mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 1090mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 1.2mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.097mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.045mg 0.01mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.059mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 6µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.474mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.53mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 0.907mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.963mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.291mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.555mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.331mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 77mg 116mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 7.548g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 8.175g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.708g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Pot roast
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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.

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.