Fried Chicken vs Hot Dog

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Fried Chicken is generally healthier

Fried Chicken comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (26g vs 13g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 3g), less sodium (480mg vs 1100mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Hot Dog

290 kcal

More Protein

Fried Chicken

26g

More Fiber

Fried Chicken

0g

Less Sugar

Fried Chicken

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Fried Chicken
320
Hot Dog
290
Proteinper 100g
Fried Chicken
26g
Hot Dog
13g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Fried Chicken
9.4g
Hot Dog
22g
Fatper 100g
Fried Chicken
17g
Hot Dog
17g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientFried ChickenHot DogDifference
Calories320kcal290kcal+30.0kcal
Protein26g13g+13.0g
Carbohydrates9.4g22g-12.6g
Fat17g17g0.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g3g-3.0g
Sodium480mg1100mg-620.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Fried Chicken

Per 100g:320 calories
Per cup (150g):480 calories
Per serving (85g):272 calories

Hot Dog

Per 100g:290 calories
Per cup (150g):435 calories
Per serving (85g):247 calories

Diet Compatibility

Fried Chicken

Low-CarbHigh-Protein

Hot Dog

No specific diet tags

When to Choose Fried Chicken

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 13g)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (9.4g vs 22g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 3g)
  • Lower sodium (480mg vs 1100mg)

Common Uses

Quick mealsDining outSocial eatingConvenience
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When to Choose Hot Dog

  • Lower in calories (290 vs 320)

Common Uses

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