Pretzel vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pretzel and hot dogs?
- Pretzel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Pretzel has 28 times more folate than hot dogs. While pretzel has 166µg of folate, hot dogs have only 6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pretzel is lower.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Frankfurter, meat 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.
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1827.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +779.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1699% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1466.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.09mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.045mg | 42% |
| Folate | 166µg | 6µg | 40% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 25.76g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 7.666g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.055mg | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 11.386g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 4.17g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 4.404g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.121mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 12.5µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 206mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 1090mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 290kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 223mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 10.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.331mg | 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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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
37%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.275g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
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.