Hamburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Hamburger and Hot dog
- Hamburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Hot dog is higher in Phosphorus.
- Hot dog covers your daily Sodium needs 29% more than Hamburger.
- Hamburger has 9 times more Folate than Hot dog. Hamburger has 56µg of Folate, while Hot dog has 6µg.
- Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat.
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% |
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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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| 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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 25.76g |
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 4.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 1090mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.31mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.57µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.404g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.331mg |
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| Fructose | 2.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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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.