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.
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Calcium
+68.7%
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Iron
+115.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+31.6%
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Sodium
-42.6%
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Zinc
+59.2%
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Manganese
+411.1%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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Calcium
+68.7%
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Iron
+115.6%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+31.6%
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Sodium
-42.6%
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Zinc
+59.2%
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Manganese
+411.1%
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Phosphorus
+47.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B1
+305.5%
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Vitamin B2
+114.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.1%
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Folate
+883.3%
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Vitamin B12
+82.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+305.5%
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Vitamin B2
+114.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.1%
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Folate
+883.3%
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Vitamin B12
+82.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26.4%
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Carbs
+566.9%
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Fats
+118.5%
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Water
+25.1%
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+44%
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
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Protein
+26.4%
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Carbs
+566.9%
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Fats
+118.5%
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+25.1%
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+44%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-42.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+213.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1140.6%
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
Saturated Fat:
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.404 g
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Saturated Fat
-42.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+213.6%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 25.76g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 4.17g |
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| Calories | 263kcal | 290kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 1090mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.097mg | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 1.57µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 77mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 4.404g |
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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
30%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.