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Hot dog vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hot dog and Butter cookie

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie contains 4 times less Sodium than Hot dog. Hot dog contains 1090mg of Sodium, while Butter cookie contains 282mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 Calcium +241.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +106.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +241.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +106.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +37%
Contains more Water +1124.1%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +1552.3%
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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +37%
Contains more Water +1124.1%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +1552.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.5%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.5%

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 Butter cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 10.26g 6.1g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 18.8g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 290kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 99mg 29mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 102mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 111mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 1.2mg 0.38mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.045mg 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 12.5µg 8.4µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.036mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.36µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.084mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg 0.215mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.277mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.471mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.308mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.131mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.299mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg 0.315mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.136mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 117mg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 11.051g Hot dog
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 5.522g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.982g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Butter cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.