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

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Differences between Chicken fingers and Hot dog

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 17 times more Vitamin E than Hot dog. While Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E, Hot dog has only 0.19mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and Frankfurter, meat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +406.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +482.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1568.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 ProteinProtein +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.7%
Contains more FatsFats +84.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken fingers Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken fingers Hot dog Opinion
Calories 271kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 19.22g 10.26g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 4.17g Chicken fingers
Carbs 17.25g 4.17g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 77mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 373mg 152mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Sugar 0.4g Hot dog
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 0.71mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 206mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 1090mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.19mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.045mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg 12.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.055mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.121mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.665mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.31mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.166mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 6µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Hot dog
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 7.666g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 4.404g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.111mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.474mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.53mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.907mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.963mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.291mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.445mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.555mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.331mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Hot dog
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Chicken fingers
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.173g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.