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Hot dog vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and wheat ?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, yet wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 140% higher.
  • Wheat contains less sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than wheat .

We used Frankfurter, meat and Wheat, durum 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.6%
Contains more IronIron +222.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +470.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6593.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +615.2%

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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +661.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.121mg
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +942.9%
Contains more WaterWater +414.7%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1605.8%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3209.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 12.5µg 89.4µg 140%
Manganese 0.045mg 3.012mg 129%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Copper 0.097mg 0.553mg 51%
Sodium 1090mg 2mg 47%
Phosphorus 206mg 508mg 43%
Fats 25.76g 2.47g 36%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.454g 33%
Magnesium 15mg 144mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.419mg 30%
Iron 1.09mg 3.52mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.344g 28%
Zinc 1.2mg 4.16mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 6.738mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.978g 23%
Carbs 4.17g 71.13g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.419mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.935mg 13%
Folate 6µg 43µg 9%
Potassium 152mg 431mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 34mg 7%
Protein 10.26g 13.68g 7%
Calories 290kcal 339kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 71.13g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.121mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.212g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.