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

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A recap on differences between hot dogs and butter cookie

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, butter cookie is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie contains 4 times less sodium than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, while butter cookie contains 282mg.
  • The glycemic index of butter cookie is higher.

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.
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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +103.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +68.2%
Contains more FatsFats +37%
Contains more WaterWater +1124.1%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1552.3%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.36µg 50%
Sodium 1090mg 282mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.37mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.982g 23%
Carbs 4.17g 68.9g 22%
Folate 6µg 76µg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.335mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 5.522g 15%
Saturated fat 7.666g 11.051g 15%
Phosphorus 206mg 102mg 15%
Iron 1.09mg 2.22mg 14%
Cholesterol 77mg 117mg 13%
Fats 25.76g 18.8g 11%
Copper 0.097mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.036mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 467kcal 9%
Protein 10.26g 6.1g 8%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.38mg 7%
Calcium 99mg 29mg 7%
Selenium 12.5µg 8.4µg 7%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.488mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.19mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
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.