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Seaweed vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seaweed and Hot dog

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Seaweed.
  • Hot dog contains 30 times less Folate than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Seaweed has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +390.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1685.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.2mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 CarbsCarbs +129.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +510.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
33% 49% 19%
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 -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11518.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9270.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Hot dog Opinion
Calories 43kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 1.68g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 0.56g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Net carbs 8.27g 4.17g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 4.17g Seaweed
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 15mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 99mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 152mg Hot dog
Iron 2.85mg 1.09mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Hot dog
Fiber 1.3g 0g Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 1.2mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 233mg 1090mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.19mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.045mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.121mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.31mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 6µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 7.666g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.055mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.083mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.082mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.025mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.072mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.024mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.