Hot dog vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hot dog and Wendy's hamburger different?
- Hot dog is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hot dog is 30% higher.
- Hot dog contains 3 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. While Hot dog contains 99mg of Calcium, Wendy's hamburger contains only 34mg.
- Wendy's hamburger has less Sodium.
Frankfurter, meat and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +191.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21% |
~equal in
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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:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +143% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.4% |
~equal in
Water
~58.41g
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
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +179.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.73mg |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 395mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.32g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.