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Spread vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spread and hot dogs

  • Spread has more vitamin E and vitamin B1, while hot dogs have more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for phosphorus, 21% more than spread.
  • Spread contains 9 times more vitamin E than hot dogs. While spread contains 1.74mg of vitamin E, hot dogs contain only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spread is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 CopperCopper +34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +38%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +249.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.9%
~equal in Sodium ~1090mg

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.
Spread
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.121mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +186.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -22%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Hot dog DV% diff.
Phosphorus 59mg 206mg 21%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.57µg 19%
Fats 17.34g 25.76g 13%
Cholesterol 38mg 77mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 4.404g 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.055mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 11.386g 10%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.19mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 99mg 9%
Saturated fat 5.977g 7.666g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 2.665mg 6%
Protein 7.66g 10.26g 5%
Selenium 9.7µg 12.5µg 5%
Iron 0.79mg 1.09mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.166mg 4%
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg 4%
Calories 235kcal 290kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Carbs 11.94g 4.17g 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Sodium 1013mg 1090mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.31mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Potassium 110mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.121mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 4.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
30%
Spread
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.