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Hot dog vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot dogs and chocolate brownie

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, vitamin A, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 59% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie has 3 times less sodium than hot dogs. Hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, while chocolate brownie has 343mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +68.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1204.4%
~equal in Selenium ~11.5µg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +346.9%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1103.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~7.319g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.839g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.16µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 9.412g 33%
Copper 0.097mg 0.388mg 32%
Sodium 1090mg 343mg 32%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.587mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Carbs 4.17g 50.2g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.982mg 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 132mg 11%
Calories 290kcal 466kcal 9%
Magnesium 15mg 53mg 9%
Iron 1.09mg 1.84mg 9%
Protein 10.26g 6.2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.141mg 7%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.094mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.19mg 5%
Fats 25.76g 29.1g 5%
Calcium 99mg 57mg 4%
Saturated fat 7.666g 7.319g 2%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.97mg 2%
Selenium 12.5µg 11.5µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 10.839g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Cholesterol 77mg 73mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.328mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Chocolate brownie
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%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.