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

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Summary of differences between Hot dog and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • Hot dog contains 2 times more Cholesterol than McDonald's Cheeseburger. While Hot dog contains 77mg of Cholesterol, McDonald's Cheeseburger contains only 35mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, meat and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +115.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +883.3%
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +566.9%

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +213.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1140.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 290kcal 263kcal Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 25.76g 11.79g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 4.17g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 4.17g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 77mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 15mg 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 99mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 152mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 1.09mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g Hot dog
Fiber 0g 1.1g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.097mg
Zinc 1.2mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 206mg 140mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.86µg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 7.666g 4.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 3.631g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.355g 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
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
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 Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.