Porridge vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between porridge and hot dogs
- Porridge has more iron, while hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than porridge.
- Porridge contains 3 times more iron than hot dogs. While porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, hot dogs contain only 1.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 more IronIron | +243.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +823.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1273.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +346.4% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +384% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +336.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +612.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1490.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40564.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3763.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 25.76g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 7.666g | 35% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 1.09mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 4.404g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 206mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 12.5µg | 18% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 10.26g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 2.665mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.166mg | 12% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 290kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 4.17g | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.633g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.