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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Hot dog

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 10 times more Folate than Hot dog. While McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 59µg of Folate, Hot dog contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower.

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

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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 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
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%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
~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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +566.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
33% 49% 19%
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 -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +213.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1140.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Cheeseburger Hot dog
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 McDonald's Cheeseburger Hot dog Opinion
Calories 263kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 12.97g 10.26g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 26.71g 4.17g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 27.81g 4.17g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 35mg 77mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 15mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 167mg 99mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 152mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 1.09mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g Hot dog
Fiber 1.1g 0g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.097mg
Zinc 1.91mg 1.2mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 140mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 626mg 1090mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.23mg 0.045mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.055mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.121mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.665mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Folate 59µg 6µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 4.435g 7.666g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 4.404g 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
McDonald's Cheeseburger Hot dog
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
46%
Hot dog

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients
  2. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.