Hot dog vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and fish sandwiches
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and manganese.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than fish sandwiches.
- Fish sandwiches contain 4 times less saturated fat than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, while fish sandwiches contain 1.949g.
- The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +167.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +29.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +144.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +37.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +486.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +189.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.68µg | 37% |
Saturated fat | 7.666g | 1.949g | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 2.595g | 22% |
Sodium | 1090mg | 602mg | 21% |
Fats | 25.76g | 12.45g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 77mg | 35mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.21mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 206mg | 116mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 6.257g | 12% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.264mg | 10% |
Selenium | 12.5µg | 18µg | 10% |
Folate | 6µg | 46µg | 10% |
Carbs | 4.17g | 26.69g | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
Calcium | 99mg | 37mg | 6% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
Iron | 1.09mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.15mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
Calories | 290kcal | 257kcal | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 25mg | 2% |
Potassium | 152mg | 206mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.097mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
Protein | 10.26g | 10.29g | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.17g | 25.69g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.53g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.08g | 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats | +106.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +540% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.1% |