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

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How are wendy's hamburgers and hot dogs different?

  • Wendy's hamburgers are higher in iron, vitamin B1, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, hot dogs are richer in phosphorus and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hot dogs is 30% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than hot dogs. While wendy's hamburgers contain 0.275mg of vitamin B1, hot dogs contain only 0.055mg.
  • Wendy's hamburgers have 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Sodium 395mg 1090mg 30%
Fats 10.6g 25.76g 23%
Iron 2.73mg 1.09mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 4.404g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.055mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.689g 7.666g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 11.386g 18%
Phosphorus 103mg 206mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 77mg 14%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.2mg 12%
Selenium 18.2µg 12.5µg 10%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Calcium 34mg 99mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.121mg 6%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.045mg 6%
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 1.57µg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.139mg 0.097mg 5%
Starch 11.52g 5%
Protein 12.63g 10.26g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.166mg 4%
Calories 213kcal 290kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 2.665mg 4%
Carbs 16.82g 4.17g 4%
Folate 6µg 2%
Fructose 1.32g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Potassium 195mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.31mg 1%
Net carbs 15.52g 4.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.