Hot dog vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and cream cheese?
- Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B6, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B2.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
- Hot dogs have 29 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. While hot dogs have 2.665mg of vitamin B3, cream cheese has only 0.091mg.
- The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Cheese, cream types in this article.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +890.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +438.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +613.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
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Water
~52.62g
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 20.213g | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.22µg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 314mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.483g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.091mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 107mg | 14% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 34.44g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 6.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 8.907g | 6% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.517mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 350kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 5.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Calcium | 99mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins