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Hot dog vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and McDonald's Quarter Pounder

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hot dog is 29% higher.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 2 times less Cholesterol than Hot dog. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 39mg.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.

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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 Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.2%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +342.2%
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 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.1%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.2%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +342.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
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 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +93.4%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +431.7%
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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +93.4%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +431.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1456.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%

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 McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 20.57g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 10.26g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 25.76g 11.55g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 22.17g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calories 290kcal 244kcal Hot dog
Fructose 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 99mg 84mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 15mg 22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 206mg 124mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 1090mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 1.2mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.097mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.045mg 0.199mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.183mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.28µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 39mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0.724g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.008g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 4.202g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.283g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
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.
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.

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. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.