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Wendy's hamburger vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wendy's hamburger and Hot dog different?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Hot dog is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hot dog is 30% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Hot dog. While Wendy's hamburger contains 0.275mg of Vitamin B1, Hot dog contains only 0.055mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Frankfurter, meat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.57µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303.4%
Contains more FatsFats +143%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 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 -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +179.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wendy's hamburger 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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Hot dog Opinion
Calories 213kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 12.63g 10.26g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 15.52g 4.17g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 4.17g Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 77mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 34mg 99mg Hot dog
Potassium 195mg 152mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 1.09mg Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 0g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.097mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.2mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 395mg 1090mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.187mg 0.045mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg 12.5µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.055mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.121mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 2.665mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.31mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 3.689g 7.666g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.111mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.827mg 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.769mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.24mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.445mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.301mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
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.

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.