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Hot dog vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hot dog and Biscuit?

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Hot dog has 26 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.4%
Contains more IronIron +166.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +740%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1862.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.285mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more WaterWater +94.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +969.5%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.163g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Hot dog Biscuit Opinion
Calories 290kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 10.26g 7g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 16.3g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 4.17g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 4.17g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 77mg 3mg Biscuit
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 99mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 152mg 121mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.097mg 0.082mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg 0.54mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 164mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 12.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.285mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.035mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.08µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 61µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 6.93g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.163g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.087mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.211mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.273mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.514mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.226mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.132mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.347mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.313mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.161mg Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Hot dog
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.342g)
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
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.