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Hot dog vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot dog and Yam

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Yam is richer in Potassium, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Yam, raw.

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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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
5
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Calcium +482.4%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Selenium +1685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +782.2%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +482.4%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Selenium +1685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +436.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +782.2%

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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
3
:
9
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314
Hot dog
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%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.314

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
3
:
2
Yam
Yam
Contains more Protein +570.6%
Contains more Fats +15052.9%
Contains more Other +326.8%
Contains more Carbs +568.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Hot dog
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
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +570.6%
Contains more Fats +15052.9%
Contains more Other +326.8%
Contains more Carbs +568.6%
Contains more Water +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
2
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5694.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5694.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Yam Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 23.78g Yam
Protein 10.26g 1.53g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0.17g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 27.88g Yam
Calories 290kcal 118kcal Hot dog
Sugar 0.5g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 99mg 17mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.54mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Yam
Phosphorus 206mg 55mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 1090mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 1.2mg 0.24mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.045mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 12.5µg 0.7µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.032mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.552mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 6µg 23µg Yam
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.012mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.054mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.052mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.096mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.059mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.021mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.071mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.062mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.034mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Yam
Saturated Fat 7.666g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 0.006g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.076g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.629g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.