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Brown sugar vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and hot dogs

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than hot dogs.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 65% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +941.7%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +2252.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8450%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4102.2%
Contains more OtherOther +677.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 28mg 1090mg 46%
Fats 0g 25.76g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 7.666g 35%
Carbs 98.09g 4.17g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.404g 29%
Phosphorus 4mg 206mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.386g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Selenium 1.2µg 12.5µg 21%
Protein 0.12g 10.26g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.665mg 16%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.166mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Copper 0.047mg 0.097mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg 5%
Calories 380kcal 290kcal 5%
Iron 0.71mg 1.09mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.31mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 99mg 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Potassium 133mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Brown sugar
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.