Hot dog vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and croissant different?
- Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin A, manganese, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 59% higher.
- Hot dogs contain 2 times more sodium than croissant. While hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, croissant contains only 467mg.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than croissant (56).
Frankfurter, meat and Croissants, butter are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +167.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +633.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +881.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +342.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +605.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +998.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.16µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.388mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 467mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.094g | 22% |
| Folate | 6µg | 88µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 22.7µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 11.659g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 5.525g | 15% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 45.8g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 105mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.03mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.861mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.241mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 25.76g | 21g | 7% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 406kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 8.2g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.993g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant 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.