Hot dog vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hot dogs and biscuits?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, yet biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and calcium.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
- Hot dogs have 26 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than biscuits.
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.
| 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.
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +547.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +916.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +969.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.08µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.356mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 3mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.9mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 16.3g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 4.324g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.378mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 235mg | 14% |
| Folate | 6µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 44.6g | 13% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 19.5µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 6.93g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.035mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 7g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 164mg | 6% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 4.163g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.949mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
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
27%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.