Hot dog vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and mcDonald's french fries different?
- Hot dogs are richer in selenium, phosphorus, and calcium, while mcDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for sodium, 39% more than mcDonald's french fries.
- Hot dogs contain 31 times more selenium than mcDonald's french fries. Hot dogs contain 12.5µg of selenium, while mcDonald's french fries contain 0.4µg.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in sodium.
- McDonald's french fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than hot dogs (28).
Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, french fries types were used in this article.
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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 | +421.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3025% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +453.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +227% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +626.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.9% |
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:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +921.1% |
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
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.727g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 189mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 2.271g | 25% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 0.4µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 15.47g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.38mg | 16% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Protein | 10.26g | 3.41g | 14% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 596mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 42.58g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 7.379g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.38mg | 8% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.59mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.22mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 4.727g | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 323kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 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 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.395g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.