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Smoothie vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and hot dog?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, yet hot dog is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dog is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Frankfurter, meat types in this article.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +626.7%

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +554.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +95.7%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +741%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +929.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Hot dog Opinion
Calories 37kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 1.22g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 0g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 4.17g Smoothie
Carbs 8.16g 4.17g Smoothie
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Smoothie
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Calcium 41mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 24mg 152mg Hot dog
Iron 0.15mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Sugar 7.35g Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 29mg 1090mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 0g 7.666g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
13%
Smoothie
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.