Pizza vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pizza and hot dogs different?
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, selenium, and fiber; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 48% higher.
- Pizza has less saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than pizza (60).
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +273.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +699.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
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Protein
~10.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +336.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.57µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.055mg | 28% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 25.76g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 11.386g | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 1090mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 77mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.404g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.09mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 7.666g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.045mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 12.5µg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 4.17g | 10% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 2.665mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 10.26g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)