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Cereal vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Hot dog different?

  • Cereal is higher than Hot dog in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 519% more than Hot dog.
  • Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Frankfurter, meat types were used in this article.

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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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Iron +3024.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +1655.6%
Contains more Calcium +890%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +3024.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +1655.6%
Contains more Calcium +890%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%

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.
Cereal
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3098.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3506%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3098.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3506%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
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Contains more Carbs +1982.7%
Contains more Protein +69.3%
Contains more Fats +2285.2%
Contains more Water +1389.7%
Contains more Other +57%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +1982.7%
Contains more Protein +69.3%
Contains more Fats +2285.2%
Contains more Water +1389.7%
Contains more Other +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5481.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1144.1%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5481.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1144.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 4.17g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 1.08g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 86.85g 4.17g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 290kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Hot dog
Fiber 1.4g 0g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 34.06mg 1.09mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Cereal
Phosphorus 77mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 105mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 795mg 1090mg Cereal
Zinc 7.6mg 1.2mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.097mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.045mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 2792IU 0IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.055mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.121mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 2.665mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.166mg Cereal
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.241mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.767mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.113mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.13mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.344mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.162mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 7.666g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
393%
Cereal
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.406g)
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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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.

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. 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.