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Hot dog vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot dogs and pancake

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while pancake has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, and folate.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 56% more than pancake.
  • Hot dogs contain 4 times more saturated fat than pancake. While hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, pancake contains only 2.122g.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.2%
Contains more IronIron +65.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.3%
Contains more FatsFats +165.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +578.7%
~equal in Water ~52.9g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.447g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.22µg 56%
Sodium 1090mg 439mg 28%
Fats 25.76g 9.7g 25%
Saturated fat 7.666g 2.122g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 2.474g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.201mg 12%
Calcium 99mg 219mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.281mg 12%
Iron 1.09mg 1.8mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.046mg 9%
Carbs 4.17g 28.3g 8%
Folate 6µg 38µg 8%
Protein 10.26g 6.4g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.567mg 7%
Phosphorus 206mg 159mg 7%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.2mg 7%
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg 6%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Copper 0.097mg 0.049mg 5%
Selenium 12.5µg 14.9µg 4%
Calories 290kcal 227kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.405mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 28.3g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.447g 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.