Hot dog vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and taco
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, taco is richer in fiber and manganese.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 30% more.
- Hot dogs contain 3 times more cholesterol than taco. Hot dogs contain 77mg of cholesterol, while taco contains 28mg.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +11.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +453.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +215.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +376% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 397mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.93µg | 27% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 12.7g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 4.411g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 28mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 4.384g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 3.042g | 9% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 9.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 1.65mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 8.86g | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.282g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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