Crackers vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crackers and hot dogs different?
- Crackers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, and vitamin E; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 65% higher.
- Crackers contain 16 times more vitamin E than hot dogs. While crackers contain 3.03mg of vitamin E, hot dogs contain only 0.19mg.
- Crackers have less sodium.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than crackers (63).
Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +269.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +991.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +144.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +1494.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +656.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1433.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1370% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1693.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +73.8% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 4.404g | 58% |
Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
Iron | 4.03mg | 1.09mg | 37% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.055mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.121mg | 26% |
Folate | 92µg | 6µg | 22% |
Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
Carbs | 61.3g | 4.17g | 19% |
Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.045mg | 19% |
Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.19mg | 19% |
Sodium | 726mg | 1090mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 11.386g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 2.665mg | 11% |
Selenium | 6.7µg | 12.5µg | 11% |
Calories | 510kcal | 290kcal | 11% |
Saturated fat | 5.562g | 7.666g | 10% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
Protein | 6.64g | 10.26g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 248mg | 206mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
Calcium | 120mg | 99mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.104mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
Potassium | 118mg | 152mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
Fats | 26.43g | 25.76g | 1% |
Net carbs | 59g | 4.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.294mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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
49%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?

Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.