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Hot dog vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot dogs and crème caramel

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and selenium; however, crème caramel has more vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 50% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 33 times less vitamin B3 than hot dogs. Hot dogs have 2.665mg of vitamin B3, while crème caramel has 0.082mg.
  • Crème caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, 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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +186.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%

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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.5%
Contains more FatsFats +539.2%
Contains more OtherOther +473.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +799.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Crème caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.36µg 50%
Sodium 1090mg 53mg 45%
Fats 25.76g 4.03g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.392g 27%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.799g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 1.266g 25%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.082mg 16%
Phosphorus 206mg 96mg 16%
Protein 10.26g 4.53g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.044mg 9%
Iron 1.09mg 0.38mg 9%
Copper 0.097mg 0.028mg 8%
Calories 290kcal 145kcal 7%
Selenium 12.5µg 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.21mg 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.47mg 7%
Carbs 4.17g 22.78g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.514mg 4%
Cholesterol 77mg 90mg 4%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.032mg 2%
Calcium 99mg 83mg 2%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 23.15g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.