Soft serve vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between soft serve and hot dogs?
- Soft serve is richer in vitamin A, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 45% higher.
- Soft serve contains less sodium.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than soft serve.
We used Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate and Frankfurter, meat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +32.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +419% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2705.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 61mg | 1090mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 1.57µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 4.404g | 26% |
| Fats | 13g | 25.76g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 11.386g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 12.5µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 10.26g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.09mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.166mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 4.17g | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 7.666g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 177mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.9% |
~equal in
Water
~56.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +857.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.666g
