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

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Important differences between Hot dog and Chicken sandwich

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Hot dog contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken sandwich. Hot dog contains 7.666g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken sandwich contains 2.123g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 +70.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Manganese +386.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Manganese +386.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%

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 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Folate +683.3%
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Folate +683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.2%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Carbs +401%
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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +130.2%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Carbs +401%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 10.26g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 25.76g 11.19g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 290kcal 250kcal Hot dog
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 99mg 58mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 206mg 185mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 1090mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 1.2mg 0.61mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.067mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 12.5µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 6µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.13µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
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 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.481g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.177g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.