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

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Differences between hot dogs and chicken fingers

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
  • Hot dogs have 3 times more saturated fat than chicken fingers. While hot dogs have 7.666g of saturated fat, chicken fingers have only 2.493g.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than chicken fingers (46).

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

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +482.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
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%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1568.4%
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 FolateFolate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more FatsFats +84.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Chicken fingers
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 Hot dog Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.16µg 59%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 8.217mg 35%
Saturated fat 7.666g 2.493g 24%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.17mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.426mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.244mg 19%
Protein 10.26g 19.22g 18%
Fats 25.76g 13.95g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 4.83g 16%
Sodium 1090mg 769mg 14%
Phosphorus 206mg 282mg 11%
Cholesterol 77mg 48mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 5.783g 9%
Selenium 12.5µg 17.5µg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 17mg 8%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.228mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Potassium 152mg 373mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.11mg 5%
Iron 1.09mg 0.73mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.179mg 4%
Carbs 4.17g 17.25g 4%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.71mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.097mg 0.069mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.