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Hot dog vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hot dog and Spread

  • Hot dog has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Hot dog covers your daily Phosphorus needs 29% more than Spread.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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.
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Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.7%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +794.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Water +43.5%
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% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Water +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.98
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.98

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Spread Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 0g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 17.1g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 0g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 158kcal Hot dog
Calcium 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 0mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 12mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
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 Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 7.6g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.98g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.