Cheeseburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheeseburgers and hot dogs different?
- Cheeseburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, and zinc; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 34% higher.
- Cheeseburgers contain 12 times more folate than hot dogs. While cheeseburgers contain 70µg of folate, hot dogs contain only 6µg.
- Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
- Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than cheeseburgers (66).
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Frankfurter, meat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +602.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +432.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +572.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.57µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 1090mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.09mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.055mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.121mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 4.404g | 18% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 25.76g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 2.665mg | 16% |
| Folate | 70µg | 6µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 11.386g | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 12.5µg | 13% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 10.26g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.045mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 77mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 4.17g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.166mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 7.666g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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
42%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)