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Marinara sauce vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Hot dog?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +204.4%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +505.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +1036.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +204.4%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +505.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +1036.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +93.3%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +1640.5%
Contains more Other +110.8%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +93.3%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +627.7%
Contains more Fats +1640.5%
Contains more Other +110.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2920.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +766.9%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2920.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +766.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 4.17g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 1.48g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 8.06g 4.17g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Sugar 5.5g Hot dog
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.78mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 319mg 152mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 1090mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.081mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.137mg 0.045mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.19mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 2.665mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.166mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 6µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 2mg 77mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 7.666g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Marinara sauce
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.