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McFlurry vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McFlurry and Hot dog different?

  • McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Sodium 45% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Hot dog. McFlurry contains 0.73mg of Vitamin B5, while Hot dog contains 0.31mg.
  • McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat.

McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Frankfurter, meat 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 +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Iron +303.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.045
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Iron +303.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.045

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 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% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +543.2%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +298.8%
Contains more Other +264.6%
Equal in Water - 56.31
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
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
Contains more Carbs +543.2%
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +298.8%
Contains more Other +264.6%
Equal in Water - 56.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1461.7%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1461.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 4.17g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 6.46g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 26.82g 4.17g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Fructose 0.21g McFlurry
Sugar 24.37g Hot dog
Fiber 0.2g 0g McFlurry
Calcium 135mg 99mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 17mg 15mg McFlurry
Phosphorus 116mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 208mg 152mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 1090mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.044mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.046mg 0.045mg McFlurry
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 312IU 0IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.121mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.31mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 3µg 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 1.57µg 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 16mg 77mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 3.402g 7.666g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McFlurry Hot dog
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
19%
McFlurry
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
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.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.