Cheeseburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cheeseburger and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
- Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 24% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Cheeseburger has 5 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While Cheeseburger has 119mg of Calcium, Wendy's chicken sandwich has only 23mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
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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.
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Calcium
+417.4%
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Iron
+80.7%
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Zinc
+308.2%
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Manganese
+37.4%
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Copper
+21.6%
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Selenium
+24.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
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Calcium
+417.4%
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Iron
+80.7%
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Zinc
+308.2%
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Manganese
+37.4%
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Copper
+21.6%
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Selenium
+24.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
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.
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Vitamin B2
+179.2%
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Vitamin B3
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+130.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+154.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.526
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Vitamin B2
+179.2%
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Vitamin B3
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B12
+130.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+154.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.526
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19.8%
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Fats
+81.7%
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Carbs
+30.1%
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Other
+29.4%
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Water
+42.2%
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
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2.11 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
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Protein
+19.8%
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Fats
+81.7%
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Carbs
+30.1%
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+29.4%
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Water
+42.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.3%
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Saturated Fat
-75%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.3%
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Saturated Fat
-75%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+23.4%
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Glucose
+102.3%
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Fructose
+70.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+206.7%
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.87 g
Fructose:
1.14 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+23.4%
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Glucose
+102.3%
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Fructose
+70.2%
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Lactose
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Maltose
+206.7%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 20.25g |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 8.1g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 308kcal | 214kcal |
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| Starch | 19.87g | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 1.14g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 161mg | |
| Potassium | 196mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 401mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.189mg |
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| Folate | 70µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.38mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 31mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 1.618g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 3.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 2.705g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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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
44%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)