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Hot dog vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and cornbread

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and selenium, while cornbread has more phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and manganese.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 56% more than cornbread.
  • Hot dogs contain 2 times more saturated fat than cornbread. While hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, cornbread contains only 3.732g.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of cornbread is 76.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +69.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +393.3%

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +816.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.7%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%
Contains more WaterWater +107.7%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1206%

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Cornbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.23µg 56%
Phosphorus 206mg 391mg 26%
Fats 25.76g 9.58g 25%
Sodium 1090mg 599mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.494g 20%
Saturated fat 7.666g 3.732g 18%
Carbs 4.17g 54.46g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.963g 16%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Folate 6µg 55µg 12%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.19mg 11%
Iron 1.09mg 1.85mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.222mg 8%
Selenium 12.5µg 8.7µg 7%
Cholesterol 77mg 57mg 7%
Protein 10.26g 6.59g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.085mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.579mg 5%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.67mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Calcium 99mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.175mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.004mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 3%
Copper 0.097mg 0.073mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 330kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.934g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.