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Shrimp vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Hot dog

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Magnesium, however, Hot dog is richer in Iron.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% higher.
  • Shrimp has 4 times more Copper than Hot dog. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Hot dog has only 0.097mg.
  • Hot dog has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
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 +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.4%
Contains more IronIron +113.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%

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.
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +133.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more FatsFats +9100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1985%
Contains more OtherOther +189.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23620.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5474.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Hot dog Opinion
Calories 99kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 23.98g 10.26g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 25.76g Hot dog
Net carbs 0.2g 4.17g Hot dog
Carbs 0.2g 4.17g Hot dog
Cholesterol 189mg 77mg Hot dog
Magnesium 39mg 15mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 259mg 152mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Copper 0.379mg 0.097mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.2mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 206mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 1090mg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.033mg 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Trans Fat 0.002g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 0.056g 7.666g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.