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Hot dog vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and Whey

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Hot dog.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 54% higher.
  • Whey has 39 times less Cholesterol than Hot dog. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while Whey has 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Zinc +823.1%
Contains more Copper +2325%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +557.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.8%
Contains more Zinc +823.1%
Contains more Copper +2325%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +557.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +1107.1%
Contains more Fats +7055.6%
Contains more Other +560.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Water +65.4%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1107.1%
Contains more Fats +7055.6%
Contains more Other +560.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Water +65.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

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 Whey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Whey Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 5.14g Whey
Protein 10.26g 0.85g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0.36g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 5.14g Whey
Calories 290kcal 27kcal Hot dog
Sugar 5.14g Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 47mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.06mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 46mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 1090mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 1.2mg 0.13mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.004mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.001mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg 1.9µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.036mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.074mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.031mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 1µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.28µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.013mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.054mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.047mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.078mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.068mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.016mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.027mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.046mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.016mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.1g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.011g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.436g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
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.

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.