Hot dog vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and yolk
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B3; however, yolk is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, and iron.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 336% more than hot dogs.
- Yolk contains 111 times less vitamin B3 than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
- Yolk has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +348% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11004.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1257.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +864.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.6% |
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Fats
~26.54g
~equal in
Water
~52.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~11.738g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.204g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 1085mg | 336% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 56µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 2.99mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 48mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 381µg | 42% |
| Folate | 6µg | 146µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.528mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 390mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.73mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.024mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.95µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.58mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.35mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 15.86g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.176mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.3mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 9.551g | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 322kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 25.76g | 26.54g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 11.738g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 4.204g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
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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%
114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1008mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.