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Hot dog vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot dog and Smoothie?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Contains more Calcium +141.5%
Contains more Iron +626.7%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +141.5%
Contains more Iron +626.7%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +741%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +929.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +60.3%
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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +741%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +929.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +60.3%

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 Smoothie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 10.26g 1.22g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 290kcal 37kcal Hot dog
Sugar 7.35g Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 41mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.15mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 24mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.816mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.082mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.24µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.