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Hot dog vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and turkey meat?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 43% higher.
  • Hot dogs have 11 times more sodium than turkey meat. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while turkey meat has 103mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than hot dogs.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +248.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6850%
Contains more OtherOther +629.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Turkey meat DV% diff.
Sodium 1090mg 103mg 43%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 9.573mg 43%
Protein 10.26g 28.55g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.616mg 35%
Selenium 12.5µg 29.8µg 31%
Fats 25.76g 7.39g 28%
Saturated fat 7.666g 2.155g 25%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.02µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.647g 22%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 2.119g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.948mg 13%
Zinc 1.2mg 2.48mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.281mg 12%
Cholesterol 77mg 109mg 11%
Calcium 99mg 14mg 9%
Calories 290kcal 189kcal 5%
Magnesium 15mg 30mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 206mg 223mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 4.17g 0.06g 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 0.06g N/A
Iron 1.09mg 1.09mg 0%
Copper 0.097mg 0.093mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 987mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.