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Shortbread vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Hot dog

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Shortbread contains 14 times more Folate than Hot dog. Shortbread contains 81µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Iron +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%
Contains more Calcium +661.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Selenium +101.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%
Contains more Calcium +661.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Selenium +101.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1429.5%
Contains more Protein +91.1%
Contains more Water +1464.2%
Contains more Other +239.8%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
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
Contains more Carbs +1429.5%
Contains more Protein +91.1%
Contains more Water +1464.2%
Contains more Other +239.8%
Equal in Fats - 25.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.666
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.666

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Hot dog
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 4.17g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 26.22g 25.76g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 4.17g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 290kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Hot dog
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 2.98mg 1.09mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 66mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 88mg 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 353mg 1090mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.09mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.393mg 0.045mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.055mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.121mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.665mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.31mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 81µg 6µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 8.105g 7.666g Hot dog
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.404g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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Shortbread Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.