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Hot dog vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot dogs and cinnamon roll

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, cinnamon roll has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 59% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 15 times less cholesterol than hot dogs. Hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, while cinnamon roll has 5mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Selenium ~13µg

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% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.404mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.6%
Contains more WaterWater +196.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1065.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.16µg 59%
Sodium 1090mg 305mg 34%
Cholesterol 77mg 5mg 24%
Saturated fat 7.666g 12.649g 23%
Folate 6µg 72µg 17%
Carbs 4.17g 48.6g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.211mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Protein 10.26g 4.45g 12%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.292mg 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 131mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.038mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 452kcal 8%
Calcium 99mg 183mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 8.723g 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.53mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.15mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.676g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Copper 0.097mg 0.062mg 4%
Iron 1.09mg 1.37mg 4%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.404mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.138mg 1%
Fats 25.76g 26.61g 1%
Potassium 152mg 102mg 1%
Selenium 12.5µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Cinnamon roll
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.