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Hot dog vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot dog and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Iron.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% more.
  • Hot dog contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Hot dog contains 7.666g of Saturated Fat, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 2.833g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.

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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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
3
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7
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.9%
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Manganese +482.2%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Hot dog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +106.9%
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Manganese +482.2%
Contains more Selenium +104%

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.
Hot dog
Hot dog
5
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6
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Hot dog
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%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
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2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +532.9%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Hot dog
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
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
11% 15% 26% 46% 2%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 14.64 g
Carbs: 26.39 g
Water: 45.76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +532.9%
Equal in Protein - 11.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot dog
Hot dog
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2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Hot dog
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.1%

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 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 10.26g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 25.76g 14.64g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 290kcal 282kcal Hot dog
Fructose 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 99mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.09mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 15mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 206mg 137mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 1090mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 1.2mg 0.58mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.066mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 12.5µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.13mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 2.22mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.08µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.005g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/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.