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

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A recap on differences between mcChicken Sandwich and hot dogs

  • McChicken Sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 58% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
  • Hot dogs contain 8 times less manganese than mcChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 0.358mg of manganese, while hot dogs contain 0.045mg.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is higher.

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

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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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%

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% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +570.7%
Contains more FatsFats +95%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McChicken Sandwich Hot dog
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 McChicken Sandwich Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.57µg 58%
Saturated fat 2.346g 7.666g 24%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Sodium 624mg 1090mg 20%
Fats 13.21g 25.76g 19%
Cholesterol 27mg 77mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 11.386g 17%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.045mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.055mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Phosphorus 139mg 206mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 2.665mg 8%
Carbs 27.97g 4.17g 8%
Iron 1.74mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.121mg 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.2mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 4.404g 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.097mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 2%
Calories 273kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 173mg 152mg 1%
Calcium 88mg 99mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Protein 10.43g 10.26g 0%
Net carbs 26.67g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 3.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.079g 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 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Hot dog
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
46%
Hot dog

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.