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Hot dog vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot dog and McGriddles different?

  • Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 54% more than McGriddles.
  • Hot dog contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McGriddles. Hot dog contains 77mg of Cholesterol, while McGriddles contain 24mg.

Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types were 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 +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 145
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 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 145

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 B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
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% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +649.4%
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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +649.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 10.26g 8.41g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 17.76g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 290kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1g McGriddles
Calcium 99mg 63mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 152mg 145mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 737mg McGriddles
Zinc 1.2mg 0.76mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.079mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.108mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 37µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.27µg 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 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 5.435g McGriddles
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 7.532g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 2.591g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.