Hot Dog vs Hamburger

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Hamburger is generally healthier

Hamburger comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (215 vs 290), more protein (17g vs 13g), less sodium (404mg vs 1100mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Hamburger

215 kcal

More Protein

Hamburger

17g

More Fiber

Hot Dog

0g

Less Sugar

Hot Dog

3g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Hot Dog
290
Hamburger
215
Proteinper 100g
Hot Dog
13g
Hamburger
17g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Hot Dog
22g
Hamburger
16g
Fatper 100g
Hot Dog
17g
Hamburger
9g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientHot DogHamburgerDifference
Calories290kcal215kcal+75.0kcal
Protein13g17g-4.0g
Carbohydrates22g16g+6.0g
Fat17g9g+8.0g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar3g3g0.0g
Sodium1100mg404mg+696.0mg

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

Hamburger

Per 100g:215 calories
Per cup (150g):323 calories
Per serving (85g):183 calories

Diet Compatibility

Hot Dog

No specific diet tags

Hamburger

High-Protein

When to Choose Hot Dog

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Less sugar (3g vs 3g)

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When to Choose Hamburger

  • Lower in calories (215 vs 290)
  • Higher in protein (17g vs 13g)
  • Lower in carbs (16g vs 22g)
  • Lower sodium (404mg vs 1100mg)

Common Uses

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