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Hot dog vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and spinach raw?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, yet spinach raw is higher in vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 188% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in spinach raw is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Spinach, raw 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.
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.1%
Contains more IronIron +148.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1893.3%
~equal in Calcium ~99mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6505.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2569.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Folate 6µg 194µg 47%
Sodium 1090mg 79mg 44%
Fats 25.76g 0.39g 39%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.897mg 37%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.063g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.01g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.165g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 206mg 49mg 22%
Selenium 12.5µg 1µg 21%
Iron 1.09mg 2.71mg 20%
Magnesium 15mg 79mg 15%
Protein 10.26g 2.86g 15%
Calories 290kcal 23kcal 13%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.03mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.724mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 558mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.53mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.189mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.065mg 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Copper 0.097mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.195mg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 1.43g N/A
Calcium 99mg 99mg 0%
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.603g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.