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Italian sausage raw vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and hot dogs?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 2 times more selenium than hot dogs. Italian sausage raw has 24.8µg of selenium, while hot dogs have 12.5µg.
  • Hot dogs contain less saturated fat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Frankfurter, meat 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +932.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +541.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.404g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Hot dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.055mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.57µg 28%
Selenium 24.8µg 12.5µg 22%
Saturated fat 11.27g 7.666g 16%
Sodium 731mg 1090mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.166mg 10%
Fats 31.33g 25.76g 9%
Phosphorus 142mg 206mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 99mg 8%
Protein 14.25g 10.26g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 11.386g 7%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.31mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 2.665mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.121mg 4%
Calories 346kcal 290kcal 3%
Potassium 253mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.097mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 4.404g 2%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.045mg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 4.17g 1%
Iron 1.18mg 1.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 4.17g N/A
Cholesterol 76mg 77mg 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.