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Hot dog vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hot dogs and potato chips

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.8%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +877.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2863.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1168.6%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.11mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 12.17g 52%
Sodium 1090mg 8mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.66mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 152mg 1275mg 33%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.097mg 0.306mg 23%
Histidine 0.331mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.44mg 17%
Carbs 4.17g 52.9g 16%
Saturated fat 7.666g 10.96g 15%
Fats 25.76g 34.6g 14%
Calories 290kcal 536kcal 12%
Magnesium 15mg 67mg 12%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.167mg 9%
Calcium 99mg 24mg 8%
Selenium 12.5µg 8.1µg 8%
Protein 10.26g 7g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.827mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Iron 1.09mg 1.63mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.197mg 6%
Phosphorus 206mg 165mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 9.84g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.402mg 2%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.09mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1082mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.