Onion vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between onions and hot dogs
- Onions have more vitamin C; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Onions contain less saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +186.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +419% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +605.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +610.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +832.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25660% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +900% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87484.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25805.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 25.76g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 7.666g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 4.404g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 206mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 12.5µg | 22% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 10.26g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 290kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.09mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 4.17g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Potassium | 146mg | 152mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
8%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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