Biscuit vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between biscuits and hot dogs?
- Biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and calcium, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
- Biscuits have 10 times more folate than hot dogs. Biscuits have 61µg of folate, while hot dogs have 6µg.
- Biscuits contain less saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than biscuits.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 | +20% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +166.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +740% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +547.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +916.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +374.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1862.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +969.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
Contains more WaterWater | +94.8% |
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~3.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.404g
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.57µg | 62% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.055mg | 25% |
Cholesterol | 3mg | 77mg | 25% |
Iron | 2.9mg | 1.09mg | 23% |
Sodium | 580mg | 1090mg | 22% |
Fats | 16.3g | 25.76g | 15% |
Saturated fat | 4.324g | 7.666g | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.121mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.045mg | 14% |
Calcium | 235mg | 99mg | 14% |
Folate | 61µg | 6µg | 14% |
Carbs | 44.6g | 4.17g | 13% |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 12.5µg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 11.386g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
Protein | 7g | 10.26g | 7% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 164mg | 206mg | 6% |
Calories | 353kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.404g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2.665mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 121mg | 152mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 43.1g | 4.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.313mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
23%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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