Yogurt vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yogurt and hot dogs?
- Yogurt is richer in vitamin B2, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 46% higher.
- Yogurt has 2 times more vitamin B2 than hot dogs. Yogurt has 0.278mg of vitamin B2, while hot dogs have 0.121mg.
- Yogurt contains less cholesterol.
We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1457.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +470.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6505.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +386.1% |
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Protein
~10.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21383% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36600% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 36mg | 1090mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 25.76g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.117g | 7.666g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 1.57µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 4.404g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 77mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 2.665mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.121mg | 12% |
| Calories | 59kcal | 290kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 12.5µg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.19g | 10.26g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 4.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Potassium | 141mg | 152mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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
17%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1054mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.