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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 Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +139.2%
Contains more Manganese +382.2%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Zinc +139.2%
Contains more Manganese +382.2%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1058.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1058.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Hot dog Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 10.26g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 25.76g 14.36g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 290kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 99mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 1.09mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 206mg 136mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 1090mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.2mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.091mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.31mg
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 6µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.44µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.474mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.907mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.963mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.555mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.331mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 77mg 47mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 5.495g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.38g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Hot dog
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.