Hot dog vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and iron.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 29% more.
- Hot dogs contain 3 times more saturated fat than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Hot dogs contain 7.666g of saturated fat, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 2.833g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.
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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 CopperCopper | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +482.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +515.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +283.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +76% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +532.9% |
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Protein
~11.26g
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
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +184.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 434mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 25.5µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 2.833g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.08µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 4.005g | 18% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 14.64g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.211mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 137mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 5.952g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.262mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 26.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.17mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.22mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 220mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 2% | |
| Protein | 10.26g | 11.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 282kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.67g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 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 | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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