McChicken Sandwich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McChicken Sandwich and Hot dog
- McChicken Sandwich has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- Hot dog contains 8 times less Manganese than McChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 0.358mg of Manganese, while Hot dog contains 0.045mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less Sodium.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
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.
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 25.76g |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 4.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 1090mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 1.57µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 4.404g |
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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 | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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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
15%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.