Hot dog vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and table salt?
- Hot dogs are richer than table salt in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1638% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in table salt is lower.
- The glycemic index of table salt is lower.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Salt, table 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28055% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2751.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 38758mg | 1638% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 0g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 0g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 0.1µg | 23% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 0g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 0kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 37668mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins