Hot dog vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hot dogs and soft serve?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc, yet soft serve is richer in vitamin A.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 45% higher.
- Hot dogs have 28 times more vitamin B3 than soft serve. Hot dogs have 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while soft serve has 0.095mg.
- Soft serve contains less sodium.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than soft serve.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +419% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2705.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.4% |
~equal in
Water
~59.8g
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
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +857.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.46g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 61mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.5µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.46g | 26% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 13g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 3.49g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 162µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.095mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.048mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 22.2g | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.506mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 222kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 7.46g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 21.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 1029mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soft serve is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)