Oatmeal vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and hot dogs
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 12 times more manganese than hot dogs. While oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, hot dogs contain only 0.045mg.
- The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +446.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +332.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1794.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +514% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2812% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +933.8% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.09mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1090mg | 45% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 25.76g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 7.666g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 4.404g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 11.386g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.045mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 206mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 10.26g | 16% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 12.5µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 290kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 4.17g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 2.665mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
26%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1041mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)