Fast food vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and hot dogs?
- Fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 33% more.
- Fast food has 13 times more folate than hot dogs. While fast food has 80µg of folate, hot dogs have only 6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Frankfurter, meat types 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 | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +693.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +476.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +655.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 331mg | 1090mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.57µg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.09mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.055mg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 25.76g | 21% |
| Folate | 80µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.121mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.404g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.665mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 11.386g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 77mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 7.666g | 14% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 12.5µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.045mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 10.26g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 4.17g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.166mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 290kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
43%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)