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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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
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%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Fish sandwich 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.717g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.