Hot dog vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and shortbread
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +661.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +773.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +541.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1464.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1429.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.22g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.105g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 353mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 8.326g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.353mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.98mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Folate | 6µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.314mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.393mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 6.708g | 12% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 514kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 5.37g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.071mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.275mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 8.105g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 26.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)