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Hot dog vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and cardamom?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, yet cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, and potassium.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1215% higher.
  • Cardamom contains less sodium.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than hot dogs.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Spices, cardamom 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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +636.2%
Contains more IronIron +1181.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62122.2%

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.
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +284.5%
Contains more WaterWater +580.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1542%
Contains more OtherOther +65.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.76g

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1208.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +924.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

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 Cardamom
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.045mg 28mg 1215%
Iron 1.09mg 13.97mg 161%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Zinc 1.2mg 7.47mg 57%
Magnesium 15mg 229mg 51%
Sodium 1090mg 18mg 47%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.68g 32%
Copper 0.097mg 0.383mg 32%
Fats 25.76g 6.7g 29%
Potassium 152mg 1119mg 28%
Calcium 99mg 383mg 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.43g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.87g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Carbs 4.17g 68.47g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.198mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.102mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.182mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.23mg 5%
Phosphorus 206mg 178mg 4%
Folate 6µg 2%
Calories 290kcal 311kcal 1%
Protein 10.26g 10.76g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 40.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.