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Pizza vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Hot dog different?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Fiber, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 48% higher.
  • Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Pizza
10
:
Contains more Calcium +89.9%
Contains more Iron +127.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Calcium +89.9%
Contains more Iron +127.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
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.
Pizza
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +273.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +273.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
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Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Carbs +699.3%
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.26
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Protein +11%
Contains more Carbs +699.3%
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pizza Hot dog
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 4.17g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 10.26g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 33.33g 4.17g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Hot dog
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 99mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.09mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 206mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 152mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 1090mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.2mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.045mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 12.5µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.19mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.055mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.121mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.665mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 93µg 6µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.41mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.53mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.907mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.264mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.445mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.555mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.331mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 77mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 4.465g 7.666g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.404g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.201g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.