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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 dog?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Hot dog is 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 dog. Italian sausage raw has 24.8µg of Selenium, while Hot dog has 12.5µg.
  • Hot dog contains 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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4
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Potassium +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Potassium +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Manganese +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.1%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
7
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2
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +932.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.5%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +932.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +541.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
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
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Carbs +541.5%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.404
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.404

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.