Roast beef sandwich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roast beef sandwich and hot dogs
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 25% higher.
- Roast beef sandwich has 9 times more folate than hot dogs. While roast beef sandwich has 51µg of folate, hot dogs have only 6µg.
- Roast beef sandwich has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +420% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.57µg | 25% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 25.76g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 1.09mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 7.666g | 19% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1090mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 4.404g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 11.386g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 77mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.055mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 12.5µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 2.665mg | 10% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 10.26g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 4.17g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 2% | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | N/A |
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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
34%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)