McDonald's Big Mac vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and hot dogs?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 8 times more folate than hot dogs. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 46µg of folate, hot dogs have only 6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
- The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Frankfurter, meat 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 | +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% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +381.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.2% |
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Water
~56.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +227.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1339.2% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.57µg | 29% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 1090mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.404g | 27% |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 11.386g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 7.666g | 18% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 25.76g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 77mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 206mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.09mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 4.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.665mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 10.26g | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.097mg | 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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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
23%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.