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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 dogs and mcDonald's Big Mac?

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Hot dogs have 2 times more sodium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While hot dogs have 1090mg of sodium, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 460mg.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.098mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more OtherOther +90.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +381.5%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1339.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.88µg 29%
Sodium 1090mg 460mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.306g 27%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.474g 20%
Saturated fat 7.666g 3.803g 18%
Fats 25.76g 14.96g 17%
Cholesterol 77mg 36mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Phosphorus 206mg 122mg 12%
Iron 1.09mg 2mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.176mg 10%
Folate 6µg 46µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.209mg 7%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.206mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.91mg 6%
Carbs 4.17g 20.08g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.384mg 4%
Protein 10.26g 11.82g 3%
Calories 290kcal 257kcal 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Calcium 99mg 116mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Copper 0.097mg 0.098mg 0%
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Hot dog
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
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.