Hot dog vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Hot dog and Tuna
- Hot dog is higher in Calcium, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 174% higher.
- Hot dog has 37 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Hot dog has 7.666g of Saturated Fat, Tuna has only 0.205g.
The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +2375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +765.6% |
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 FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +728.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +4266.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8150.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2416.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 0.59g |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.822mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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%
88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.