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Hot dog vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot dogs and short ribs different?

  • Hot dogs are richer in calcium and phosphorus, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for saturated fat, 51% more than hot dogs.
  • Hot dogs contain 22 times more sodium than short ribs. Hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, while short ribs contain 50mg.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than short ribs (0).

Frankfurter, meat and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used 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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.099mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.452mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +379.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.2%
Contains more FatsFats +63%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Short ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 7.666g 17.8g 46%
Sodium 1090mg 50mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 2.62µg 44%
Zinc 1.2mg 4.88mg 33%
Fats 25.76g 41.98g 25%
Protein 10.26g 21.57g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.53g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 18.88g 19%
Iron 1.09mg 2.31mg 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Selenium 12.5µg 20.8µg 15%
Calories 290kcal 471kcal 9%
Calcium 99mg 12mg 9%
Phosphorus 206mg 162mg 6%
Cholesterol 77mg 94mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Potassium 152mg 224mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.452mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.252mg 1%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.097mg 0.099mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1040mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.