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Hot dog vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot dogs and pound cake

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than pound cake.
  • Hot dogs have 5 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Hot dogs have 0.166mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake has 0.036mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than hot dogs (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.2%
Contains more FatsFats +84.5%
Contains more WaterWater +117.7%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1186.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.36µg 50%
Sodium 1090mg 377mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.02g 21%
Fats 25.76g 13.96g 18%
Carbs 4.17g 53.64g 16%
Threonine 0.474mg 153mg 15%
Selenium 12.5µg 5µg 14%
Saturated fat 7.666g 4.811g 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Protein 10.26g 5g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.036mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.173mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.249mg 10%
Phosphorus 206mg 140mg 9%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.419g 7%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.43mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 1.615mg 7%
Copper 0.097mg 0.042mg 6%
Iron 1.09mg 1.48mg 5%
Calcium 99mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Cholesterol 77mg 66mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.485mg 4%
Calories 290kcal 353kcal 3%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.65mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 152mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 713mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.855g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.