Hot dog vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hot dogs and fruitcake
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while fruitcake is higher in fiber and iron.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than fruitcake.
- Hot dogs have 15 times more cholesterol than fruitcake. Hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, while fruitcake has 5mg.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than hot dogs (28).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +388.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +373.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1377.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.01µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 101mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 1.048g | 30% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 9.1g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 5mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 52mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 61.6g | 19% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 4.2g | 18% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 2.9g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.07mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.791mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 3.323g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.226mg | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.071mg | 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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 989mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.618g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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