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Hot dog vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and chia seeds?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, yet chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, selenium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than hot dogs.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.8%
Contains more IronIron +608.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +852.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5951.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.6%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +870.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +910.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +393.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +437.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chia seeds DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 23.665g 128%
Manganese 0.045mg 2.723mg 116%
Phosphorus 206mg 860mg 93%
Copper 0.097mg 0.924mg 92%
Iron 1.09mg 7.72mg 83%
Selenium 12.5µg 55.2µg 78%
Magnesium 15mg 335mg 76%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Calcium 99mg 631mg 53%
Sodium 1090mg 16mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.62mg 47%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 8.83mg 39%
Zinc 1.2mg 4.58mg 31%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.309g 23%
Saturated fat 7.666g 3.33g 20%
Carbs 4.17g 42.12g 13%
Protein 10.26g 16.54g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Folate 6µg 49µg 11%
Calories 290kcal 486kcal 10%
Potassium 152mg 407mg 8%
Fats 25.76g 30.74g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 4.17g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Chia seeds
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%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.