Italian sausage vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and hot dogs different?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Italian sausage is 47% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 2 times more zinc than hot dogs. While Italian sausage contains 2.39mg of zinc, hot dogs contain only 1.2mg.
- Hot dogs have less saturated fat.
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1032.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.76g
~equal in
Carbs
~4.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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 | +50.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.055mg | 47% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 10.26g | 18% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 12.5µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 1090mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 11.386g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.166mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 7.666g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.57µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.665mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 4.404g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 206mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 25.76g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 4.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.