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Shortbread vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and hot dogs

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Shortbread contains 14 times more folate than hot dogs. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while hot dogs contain 6µg.
  • Shortbread contains less sodium.
  • 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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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%
Contains more IronIron +173.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.3%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +1429.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1464.2%
Contains more OtherOther +239.8%
~equal in Fats ~25.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~7.666g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 353mg 1090mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.404g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.055mg 25%
Iron 2.98mg 1.09mg 24%
Phosphorus 66mg 206mg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 4.17g 20%
Folate 81µg 6µg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.121mg 15%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.045mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.19mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 11.386g 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 12.5µg 11%
Calories 514kcal 290kcal 11%
Protein 5.37g 10.26g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calcium 13mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.166mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.2mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.665mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 152mg 2%
Saturated fat 8.105g 7.666g 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.097mg 1%
Fats 26.22g 25.76g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 4.17g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.31mg 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 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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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Shortbread Hot dog
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
30%
Shortbread
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
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.