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Pork vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork and Hot dog

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 68% more.
  • Pork contains 4 times more Selenium than Hot dog. Pork contains 45.3µg of Selenium, while Hot dog contains 12.5µg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
6
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Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.4%
Contains more Calcium +421.1%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +99.2%
Contains more Selenium +262.4%
Contains more Calcium +421.1%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%

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.
Pork
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
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Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Fats +85.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +293.3%
Equal in Water - 56.31
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +166.3%
Contains more Fats +85.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +293.3%
Equal in Water - 56.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Hot dog
Protein 27.32g 10.26g Pork
Fats 13.92g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 0g 4.17g Hot dog
Calories 242kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Calcium 19mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.87mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 206mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 152mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1090mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 1.2mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.009mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 45.3µg 12.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.19mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.055mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.121mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 2.665mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.31mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.166mg Pork
Folate 5µg 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.111mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.474mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.53mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.907mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.963mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.291mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.445mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.555mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.331mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 77mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 5.23g 7.666g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1028mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.