Hot dog vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between hot dogs and flour
- Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than flour (72).
The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1415.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2528.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +372.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +660.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1730% |
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Protein
~10.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12987.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +966.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.785mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 2mg | 47% |
| Folate | 6µg | 183µg | 44% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 4.64mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 33.9µg | 39% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 0.98g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 0.155g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.494mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.682mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 0.087g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.413g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 76.31g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 5.904mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 108mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.044mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.144mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 364kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 10.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.511g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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.