Gingerbread vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between gingerbread and hot dogs?
- Gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and copper, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
- Gingerbread has 15 times more manganese than hot dogs. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of manganese, while hot dogs have 0.045mg.
- Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Frankfurter, meat types in this comparison.
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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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1417.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2516.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1079.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
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 | -46.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.404g
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 1.57µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 1090mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.045mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.09mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 206mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 7.666g | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 4.17g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 77mg | 15% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 25.76g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 10.26g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.055mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 11.386g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.097mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Folate | 33µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 12.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.665mg | 6% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.404g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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
17%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.544g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.