Potato chips vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato chips and hot dogs
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Potato chips have less sodium.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than potato chips (56).
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +346.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +877.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +4694.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.19mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.404g | 52% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.166mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 152mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.097mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.331mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.045mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 4.17g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 7.666g | 15% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 25.76g | 14% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 290kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 12.5µg | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 10.26g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2.665mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 206mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 11.386g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1168.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2863.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.7% |
