Hamburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hamburgers and hot dogs
- Hamburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, while hot dogs are higher in phosphorus.
- Hot dogs cover your daily sodium needs 29% more than hamburgers.
- Hamburgers have 9 times more folate than hot dogs. Hamburgers have 56µg of folate, while hot dogs have 6µg.
- Hamburgers are lower in saturated fat.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than hot dogs (28).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +477.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1058.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 414mg | 1090mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.404g | 27% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.09mg | 22% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 25.76g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 2.665mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.2mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 11.386g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.055mg | 14% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 10.26g | 14% |
| Folate | 56µg | 6µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 7.666g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 206mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 4.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.57µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 226mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 290kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 102mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
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
38%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.57g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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