Hot Dog vs Cheeseburger

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Cheeseburger is generally healthier

Cheeseburger comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (280 vs 290), more protein (15g vs 13g), less sodium (520mg vs 1100mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cheeseburger

280 kcal

More Protein

Cheeseburger

15g

More Fiber

Hot Dog

0g

Less Sugar

Hot Dog

3g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Hot Dog
290
Cheeseburger
280
Proteinper 100g
Hot Dog
13g
Cheeseburger
15g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Hot Dog
22g
Cheeseburger
22g
Fatper 100g
Hot Dog
17g
Cheeseburger
14g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientHot DogCheeseburgerDifference
Calories290kcal280kcal+10.0kcal
Protein13g15g-2.0g
Carbohydrates22g22g0.0g
Fat17g14g+3.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar3g6g-3.0g
Sodium1100mg520mg+580.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Hot Dog

Per 100g:290 calories
Per cup (150g):435 calories
Per serving (85g):247 calories

Cheeseburger

Per 100g:280 calories
Per cup (150g):420 calories
Per serving (85g):238 calories

Diet Compatibility

Hot Dog

No specific diet tags

Cheeseburger

High-Protein

When to Choose Hot Dog

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (22g vs 22g)
  • Less sugar (3g vs 6g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Cheeseburger

  • Lower in calories (280 vs 290)
  • Higher in protein (15g vs 13g)
  • Lower sodium (520mg vs 1100mg)

Common Uses

Quick mealsDining outSocial eatingConvenience
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