Hot dog vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Hot dog and McChicken Sandwich
- Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Hot dog. Hot dog contains 7.666g of Saturated Fat, while McChicken Sandwich contains 2.346g.
Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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.
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Zinc
+90.5%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Iron
+59.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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Sodium
-42.8%
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Manganese
+695.6%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Zinc
+90.5%
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Copper
+18.3%
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Iron
+59.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+13.8%
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-42.8%
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Manganese
+695.6%
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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Vitamin B12
+726.3%
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Vitamin B1
+285.5%
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Vitamin B2
+65.3%
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Vitamin B3
+47.9%
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Vitamin B12
+726.3%
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Vitamin B1
+285.5%
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Vitamin B2
+65.3%
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Vitamin B3
+47.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+95%
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Water
+22.1%
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Other
+53.5%
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Carbs
+570.7%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
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3.5 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Fats
+95%
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Water
+22.1%
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+53.5%
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Carbs
+570.7%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+158.7%
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Saturated Fat
-69.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.7%
Saturated Fat:
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.404 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+158.7%
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Saturated Fat
-69.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.7%
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 Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 290kcal | 273kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.19µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog 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.