Caramel vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel and hot dogs
- Caramel has more vitamin B2; however, hot dogs have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 53% higher.
- Hot dogs have 2 times less vitamin B2 than caramel. Caramel has 0.256mg of vitamin B2, while hot dogs have 0.121mg.
- Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +678.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +438.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +594.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1700.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +423.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1746.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +562.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +638.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.57µg | 53% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 1090mg | 37% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 25.76g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 11.386g | 25% |
| Carbs | 77g | 4.17g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 7.666g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 77mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 12.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 206mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.09mg | 12% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 10.26g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 4.404g | 6% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 290kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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
16%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins