Lamb vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb and hot dogs
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5; however, hot dogs are richer in calcium.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 44% more.
- Lamb contains 4 times more zinc than hot dogs. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while hot dogs contain 1.2mg.
- Hot dogs contain less cholesterol.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +482.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.7% |
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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| Sodium | 72mg | 1090mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.57µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.2mg | 30% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 10.26g | 29% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 12.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.665mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.404g | 19% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 25.76g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 11.386g | 6% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 7.666g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 206mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.17g | 1% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 290kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
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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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.