Hot dog vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hot dogs and watermelon?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc, yet watermelon is richer in vitamin A.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than watermelon.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Watermelon, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1314.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1772.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3025% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +476.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1397.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1582% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17073.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1358.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30673% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8708% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 1mg | 47% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 0.15g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.016g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.05g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 0.037g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 11mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 0.4µg | 22% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 0.61g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 30kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.221mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1089mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.