Wheat vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat and hot dogs?
- Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 140% higher.
- Wheat has 67 times more manganese than hot dogs. Wheat has 3.012mg of manganese, while hot dogs have 0.045mg.
- Wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than wheat .
We used Wheat, durum 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +860% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +470.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6593.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +615.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +661.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1605.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +942.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +414.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3209.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 12.5µg | 140% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.045mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.097mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1090mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 206mg | 43% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 25.76g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 7.666g | 33% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 15mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.055mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 1.09mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.2mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 2.665mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 4.404g | 23% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 4.17g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.166mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.31mg | 13% |
| Folate | 43µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 10.26g | 7% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.212g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)