Hot dog vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and mcGriddles different?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, while mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 54% more than mcGriddles.
- Hot dogs contain 3 times more cholesterol than mcGriddles. Hot dogs contain 77mg of cholesterol, while mcGriddles contain 24mg.
Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +481.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.27µg | 54% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 24mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 316mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 737mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 17.76g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.591g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 7.532g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 5.435g | 10% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 31.25g | 9% |
| Folate | 6µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 8.41g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.156mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.082mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.384mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 145mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.23g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0% |
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:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +649.4% |
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
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
