Hot dog vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and wheat Bread
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12; however, wheat Bread is higher in manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than wheat Bread.
- The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 | +293.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2960% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +167.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +698.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +503.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +132.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1237.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1017.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 1.377mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 33.4µg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 4.09mg | 38% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 4.27g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.439mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.989g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 1.019g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 6.25mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 601mg | 21% |
| Folate | 6µg | 86µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.382mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.7g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.72g | 18% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 55.77g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.198mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 10.26g | 12.96g | 5% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.456mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.3)