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Hot dog vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and pumpkin pie?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B1.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 69% higher.
  • Hot dogs have 5 times more sodium than pumpkin pie. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while pumpkin pie has 239mg.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than pumpkin pie.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~167mg

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 0% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.124mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.1%
Contains more FatsFats +164.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +209.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +735.3%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%

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 Pumpkin pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.35µg 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Sodium 1090mg 239mg 37%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.988g 26%
Fats 25.76g 9.75g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.77g 18%
Phosphorus 206mg 81mg 18%
Cholesterol 77mg 26mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 4.6g 17%
Protein 10.26g 3.9g 13%
Selenium 12.5µg 5.4µg 13%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Carbs 4.17g 34.83g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.107mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.177mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.063mg 8%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.227mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.39mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Copper 0.097mg 0.148mg 6%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.76mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Calcium 99mg 64mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.452mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 243kcal 2%
Iron 1.09mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 152mg 167mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.124mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pumpkin pie
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.678g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 ($)

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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.