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Hot dog vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot dog and Chicken McNuggets different?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 52% higher.
  • Hot dog contains 9 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. While Hot dog contains 99mg of Calcium, Chicken McNuggets contain only 11mg.
  • Chicken McNuggets have less Saturated Fat.

Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS are the varieties used 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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Manganese +211.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 15.09g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 10.26g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 25.76g 19.81g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 15.09g Chicken McNuggets
Calories 290kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.08g Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 11mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 0.89mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 206mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 152mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 1090mg 566mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 1.2mg 0.59mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.049mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.11mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.33µg Hot dog
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 77mg 44mg Chicken McNuggets
Trans Fat 0.114g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 8.134g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Chicken McNuggets
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
29%
Hot dog
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.