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

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Important differences between Hot dog and Potato pancake

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Hot dog contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Potato pancake. Hot dog contains 7.666g of Saturated Fat, while Potato pancake contains 2.496g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Potato pancakes.

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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 +209.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +309.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +85.6%
Contains more Manganese +477.8%
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +209.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +309.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Copper +85.6%
Contains more Manganese +477.8%

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 B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.9%
Contains more Folate +583.3%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.9%
Contains more Folate +583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +566.9%
Equal in Other - 3.58
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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +566.9%
Equal in Other - 3.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.7%

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 pancake
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 Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 10.26g 6.08g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 14.76g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 290kcal 268kcal Hot dog
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 99mg 32mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 206mg 128mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 1090mg 764mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.2mg 0.7mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.045mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 12.5µg 8.9µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.672mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 6µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.29µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.087mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.24mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.28mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.442mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.389mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.137mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.3mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.369mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.141mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 95mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.496g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 3.73g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.