Hot dog vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hot dogs and Swiss cheese
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily calcium needs 79% more than hot dogs.
- Hot dogs have 42 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Hot dogs have 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese has 0.064mg.
- Swiss cheese is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Cheese, swiss.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +738.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +799% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4064.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.3% |
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 99mg | 890mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 3.06µg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 574mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 18.227g | 48% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 187mg | 39% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 26.96g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 288µg | 32% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 30µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 4.37mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.341g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.064mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.302mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 8.046g | 8% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 30.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.071mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.047mg | 6% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 393kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.353mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.561g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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