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Burger King Whopper vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burger King Whopper and Hot dog

  • Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate, however, Hot dog is richer in Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% more.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 8 times more Folate than Hot dog. Burger King Whopper contains 47µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese 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 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
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 +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +300.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +646.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%

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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.665mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 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 +344.8%
Contains more FatsFats +100.6%
Contains more OtherOther +143.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.26g
~equal in Water ~56.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 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 -44.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +143%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Hot dog Opinion
Calories 233kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 10.74g 10.26g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.84g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Net carbs 16.75g 4.17g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 18.55g 4.17g Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 30mg 77mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Burger King Whopper
Calcium 39mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 169mg 152mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 4.37mg 1.09mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g Hot dog
Fiber 1.8g 0g Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 2.83mg 1.2mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 90mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 313mg 1090mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.18mg 0.045mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 18.2µg 12.5µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.055mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.121mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 2.665mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 47µg 6µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.507g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 4.25g 7.666g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.374mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.762mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.593mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.208mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.445mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.253mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Fructose 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper

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Burger King Whopper 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
21%
Burger King Whopper
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.416g)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.