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Hot dog vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot dog and Cheeseburger different?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 34% higher.
  • Hot dog contains 2 times more Sodium than Cheeseburger. While Hot dog contains 1090mg of Sodium, Cheeseburger contains only 515mg.

Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties 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 Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Calcium +20.2%
Contains more Iron +148.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.2%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Calcium +20.2%
Contains more Iron +148.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +602.2%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.3%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +572.2%
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +572.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 10.26g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 25.76g 14.72g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 290kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 99mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.09mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 206mg 161mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 1090mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.2mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.045mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 12.5µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 6µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.76µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.474mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.907mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.963mg 0.784mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.555mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.331mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 77mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 5.413g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 1.658g Hot dog
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.