Hot dog vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and chicken sandwich
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Hot dogs contain 4 times more saturated fat than chicken sandwich. Hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, while chicken sandwich contains 2.123g.
- 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 Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +70.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| 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% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +1107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168.4% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +683.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.13µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 7.72mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 2.123g | 25% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 11.19g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.383mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 4.481g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.41mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 753mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 35mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 19.9µg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 16.28g | 12% |
| Folate | 6µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.77mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.219mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 3.177g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 20.89g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 185mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 250kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 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 | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | 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:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +401% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.3% |
