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Hot dog vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and Tikka Masala

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Tikka Masala has more Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 57% higher.
  • Tikka Masala has 10 times less Cholesterol than Hot dog. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while Tikka Masala has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.5mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +336.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
~equal in Protein ~10.2g

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
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +659.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.6%

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 Tikka Masala
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tikka Masala Opinion
Calories 290kcal 191kcal Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 10.2g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 5.9g Hot dog
Net carbs 4.17g 23.5g Tikka Masala
Carbs 4.17g 29.5g Tikka Masala
Cholesterol 77mg 8mg Tikka Masala
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 97mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 236mg Tikka Masala
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg Tikka Masala
Sugar 4g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg 0.5mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 77mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.2mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.1mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.5mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.04mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.2µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 25µg Tikka Masala
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 1.5g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1g Hot dog
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Tikka Masala
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Hot dog
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
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

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.