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Hot dog vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot dogs and pretzel?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet pretzel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this article.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +320.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2155.6%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2666.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.322mg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +779.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1699%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1827.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.04g
~equal in Other ~3.51g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1466.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Iron 1.09mg 4.58mg 44%
Manganese 0.045mg 1.015mg 42%
Folate 6µg 166µg 40%
Fats 25.76g 2.93g 35%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0.391g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.424mg 31%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.727g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 4.17g 80.39g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.291g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.332mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.27mg 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 4.4µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 206mg 128mg 11%
Calcium 99mg 27mg 7%
Copper 0.097mg 0.156mg 7%
Sodium 1090mg 1240mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.074mg 7%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Calories 290kcal 384kcal 5%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Potassium 152mg 223mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.04mg 1%
Protein 10.26g 10.04g 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.322mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.275g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.