Hot dog vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Hot dog and Hamburger
- Hot dog is richer in Phosphorus, while Hamburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Hot dog covers your daily Sodium needs 29% more than Hamburger.
- Hot dog has 2 times more Cholesterol than Hamburger. Hot dog has 77mg of Cholesterol, while Hamburger has 47mg.
- Hamburger is lower in Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 FatsFats | +79.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +477.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +107.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1058.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.5% |
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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| 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 | 290kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 14.36g |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 23.2g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 24.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 226mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.217mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.31mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.44µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 5.096g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 0.38g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.505mg |
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| Fructose | 2.03g |
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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
27%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
42%
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.