Hot dog vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot dogs and danish pastry
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, danish pastry is higher in folate, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than danish pastry.
- Danish pastry contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 0.166mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
- Danish pastry has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 | +182.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +65.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +680% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.2% |
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 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +685% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +79.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +792.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~11.313g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.2µg | 57% |
Sodium | 1090mg | 417mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 77mg | 23mg | 18% |
Phosphorus | 206mg | 108mg | 14% |
Folate | 6µg | 60µg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.351mg | 13% |
Selenium | 12.5µg | 18.9µg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.575g | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
Carbs | 4.17g | 37.2g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
Iron | 1.09mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
Calcium | 99mg | 35mg | 6% |
Fats | 25.76g | 21.9g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
Protein | 10.26g | 8g | 5% |
Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 7.666g | 6.794g | 4% |
Calories | 290kcal | 374kcal | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Potassium | 152mg | 98mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.097mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.17g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 11.313g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.555mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%

22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.872g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)