Chicken sandwich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken sandwich and hot dogs
- Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Chicken sandwich contains 13 times more vitamin E than hot dogs. Chicken sandwich contains 2.41mg of vitamin E, while hot dogs contain 0.19mg.
- Chicken sandwich contains less sodium.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +386.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1107.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 1.57µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 2.665mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 7.666g | 25% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 25.76g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.31mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.166mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 11.386g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.055mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 1090mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.121mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 77mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 12.5µg | 13% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 10.26g | 12% |
| Folate | 47µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 4.404g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 4.17g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 206mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +401% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
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 | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
