Hot dog vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hot dog and McGriddles different?
- Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
- Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 54% more than McGriddles.
- Hot dog contains 3 times more Cholesterol than McGriddles. Hot dog contains 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% |
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% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 17.76g |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 30.25g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 31.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 145mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.42mg |
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| Sugar | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 316mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 737mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.27µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 5.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.591g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Fructose | 0.14g |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McGriddles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.