Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Danish pastry vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between danish pastry and hot dogs

  • Danish pastry has more folate, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than danish pastry.
  • Hot dogs contain 10 times less folate than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 60µg of folate, while hot dogs contain 6µg.
  • Danish pastry has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Frankfurter, meat.

Infographic

Danish pastry vs Hot dog infographic
Infographic link

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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 more IronIron +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +680%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +685%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +792.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more WaterWater +79.3%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.386g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.57µg 57%
Sodium 417mg 1090mg 29%
Cholesterol 23mg 77mg 18%
Phosphorus 108mg 206mg 14%
Folate 60µg 6µg 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.045mg 13%
Selenium 18.9µg 12.5µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 4.404g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.121mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.055mg 11%
Carbs 37.2g 4.17g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.166mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 1.09mg 9%
Calcium 35mg 99mg 6%
Fats 21.9g 25.76g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.2mg 5%
Protein 8g 10.26g 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.665mg 4%
Saturated fat 6.794g 7.666g 4%
Calories 374kcal 290kcal 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 98mg 152mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.097mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 4.17g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.31mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 11.386g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
22%
Danish pastry
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.872g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.