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Pasta vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasta and Hot dog

  • Pasta has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 60% higher.
  • Hot dog has 11 times less Folate than Pasta. Pasta has 64µg of Folate, while Hot dog has 6µg.
  • Pasta is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
6
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +397.8%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +227%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Hot dog
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 less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +397.8%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +227%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
5
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1021.4%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Hot dog
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 B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1021.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains more Carbs +497.8%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +2353.3%
Contains more Other +1029%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Hot dog
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 +497.8%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +2353.3%
Contains more Other +1029%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Hot dog
Hot dog
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9082.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.6%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9082.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 4.17g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 1.05g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 24.93g 4.17g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Calcium 6mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.14mg 1.09mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 24mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 6mg 1090mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.093mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.224mg 0.045mg Pasta
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.055mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.121mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 64µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.134mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.348mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.097mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.079mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.217mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.103mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 33mg 77mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 7.666g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.