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Hot dog vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and turmeric

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, while turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need for manganese, 859% more than hot dogs.
  • The amount of sodium in turmeric is lower.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1286.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1268.4%
Contains more IronIron +4945.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1240.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43900%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg

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% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +692.6%
Contains more WaterWater +338.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1510.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%
~equal in Protein ~9.68g

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2435.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%

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 Turmeric
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.045mg 19.8mg 859%
Iron 1.09mg 55mg 674%
Copper 0.097mg 1.3mg 134%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Potassium 152mg 2080mg 57%
Sodium 1090mg 27mg 46%
Magnesium 15mg 208mg 46%
Fats 25.76g 3.25g 35%
Zinc 1.2mg 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.43mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.449g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.838g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.756g 24%
Carbs 4.17g 67.14g 21%
Phosphorus 206mg 299mg 13%
Selenium 12.5µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.35mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.542mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.107mg 5%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.15mg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 290kcal 312kcal 1%
Protein 10.26g 9.68g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.