McDonald's hamburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's hamburgers and hot dogs different?
- McDonald's hamburgers are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 31% more than mcDonald's hamburgers.
- McDonald's hamburgers contain 11 times more folate than hot dogs. McDonald's hamburgers contain 64µg of folate, while hot dogs contain 6µg.
- McDonald's hamburgers are lower in saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Frankfurter, meat types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +615.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.5% |
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 | +349.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +626.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 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 | -54.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.57µg | 31% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 1090mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 12.5µg | 25% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 25.76g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.09mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 4.404g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 11.386g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 7.666g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 77mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.055mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 206mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.045mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 2.665mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 4.17g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 10.26g | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 127mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.03g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
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.