Muffin vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between muffin and hot dogs
- Muffin has more manganese, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B1; however, hot dogs have more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 59% higher.
- Hot dogs have 10 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin has 0.449mg of manganese, while hot dogs have 0.045mg.
- Muffin is lower in cholesterol.
- Muffin has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.
Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +897.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +881.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.57µg | 59% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 336mg | 1090mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 4.404g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 7.666g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.045mg | 18% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 11.386g | 16% |
| Carbs | 53g | 4.17g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 77mg | 16% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 25.76g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 10.26g | 12% |
| Folate | 48µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 2.665mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 12.5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 290kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1171% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.1% |
