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Hot dog vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot dog and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Hot dog has 2 times more Sodium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Hot dog has 1090mg of Sodium, McDonald's Big Mac has only 460mg.

We used Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.

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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 +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.2%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +357.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.2%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +357.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.098

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 B12 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Folate +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +381.5%
Equal in Water - 51.3
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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +381.5%
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1339.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1339.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 10.26g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 25.76g 14.96g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 290kcal 257kcal Hot dog
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 99mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.09mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 15mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 206mg 122mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 1090mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 1.2mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.097mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.045mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.88µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 3.803g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 3.474g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.306g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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
  2. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.