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Hot dog vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and saffron?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1660%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.2%
Contains more IronIron +918.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63028.9%
~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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +340.3%
Contains more WaterWater +373.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1467.6%
Contains more OtherOther +55.7%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2554.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.045mg 28.408mg 1233%
Iron 1.09mg 11.1mg 125%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 1.01mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Magnesium 15mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 152mg 1724mg 46%
Sodium 1090mg 148mg 41%
Fats 25.76g 5.85g 31%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.586g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.429g 27%
Copper 0.097mg 0.328mg 26%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Folate 6µg 93µg 22%
Carbs 4.17g 65.37g 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 2.067g 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 5.6µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.267mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.46mg 8%
Phosphorus 206mg 252mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Protein 10.26g 11.43g 2%
Calories 290kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.09mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.