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Hot dog vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot dog and Crouton

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, however, Crouton is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Croutons, plain.

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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 Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +923.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +1662.6%
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +923.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +1662.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

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 Crouton
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 10.26g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 25.76g 6.6g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 290kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 0g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 99mg 76mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 206mg 115mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 124mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 698mg Crouton
Zinc 1.2mg 0.89mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.045mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 12.5µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.026mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.474mg 0.337mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.456mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg 0.832mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg 0.278mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.211mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.555mg 0.514mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg 0.255mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 7.666g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 3.059g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.273g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Crouton
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.156g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.