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Hot dog vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot dogs and gingerbread?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
  • Hot dogs have 4 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. Hot dogs have 206mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread has 54mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +101%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1417.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.4%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.1%
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +101.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1079.9%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.216g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.06µg 63%
Sodium 1090mg 327mg 33%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.683mg 28%
Iron 1.09mg 2.88mg 22%
Phosphorus 206mg 54mg 22%
Saturated fat 7.666g 4.122g 16%
Carbs 4.17g 49.2g 15%
Cholesterol 77mg 32mg 15%
Fats 25.76g 16.4g 14%
Magnesium 15mg 70mg 13%
Protein 10.26g 3.9g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.19mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 7.124g 11%
Copper 0.097mg 0.195mg 11%
Potassium 152mg 439mg 8%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.39mg 7%
Folate 6µg 33µg 7%
Selenium 12.5µg 16.3µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.738mg 6%
Calories 290kcal 356kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.162mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.375mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.216g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.544g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.