Hot dog vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot dogs and veggie burgers?
- Veggie burgers are richer than hot dogs in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, fiber, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 216% more.
- Hot dogs have 15 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. While hot dogs have 77mg of cholesterol, veggie burgers have only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.
We used Frankfurter, meat and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +273.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2013.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +242.2% |
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Water
~61.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 2.651mg | 216% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.951mg | 39% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 6.3g | 30% |
| Folate | 6µg | 124µg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 1.44g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 1.778g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 5mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 569mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 2.01µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 22.6µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.41mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.023g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.303mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 15.7g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.244mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.753mg | 7% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 177kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 333mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 14.27g | 3% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 206mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
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%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)