Hot dog vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and Burger King Whopper
- Hot dogs have more phosphorus and copper; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and folate.
- Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 41% more.
- Hot dogs contain 7 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. Hot dogs contain 0.097mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
- Burger King Whopper contains less sodium.
- Burger King Whopper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +646.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.9% |
| 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% |
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 EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.74g
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Water
~56.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 65% | |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 4.37mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 313mg | 34% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 12.84g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 4.685g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 90mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 4.25g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.83mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 18.2µg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 3.389g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Starch | 13.53g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 18.55g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.175mg | 4% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 233kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.73g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.873mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.507g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | N/A |
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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
27%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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