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Hot dog vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hot dog and McChicken Sandwich

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than McChicken Sandwich.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Hot dog. Hot dog contains 7.666g of Saturated Fat, while McChicken Sandwich contains 2.346g.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +695.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +95%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +570.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.43g

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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%

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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 290kcal 273kcal Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 25.76g 13.21g Hot dog
Net carbs 4.17g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 4.17g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 77mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 15mg 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 99mg 88mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 173mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.09mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.097mg 0.082mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg 0.63mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 139mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 624mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.19µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Trans Fat 0.079g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.401g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
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
Fructose 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog McChicken Sandwich
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.