Chicken fingers vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken fingers and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 31% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 1.244mg of Vitamin B5, while Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.526mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders 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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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+75.2%
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Potassium
+63.6%
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Zinc
+16.4%
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Calcium
+35.3%
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Iron
+105.5%
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Sodium
-47.9%
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Copper
+95.7%
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Selenium
+39.4%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+75.2%
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Potassium
+63.6%
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Zinc
+16.4%
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Calcium
+35.3%
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Iron
+105.5%
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Sodium
-47.9%
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Copper
+95.7%
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Selenium
+39.4%
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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 C
+266.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.7%
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Vitamin B3
+149%
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Vitamin B5
+136.5%
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Vitamin B6
+125.4%
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Vitamin B1
+168.2%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
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Vitamin K
+33.8%
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Vitamin C
+266.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.7%
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Vitamin B3
+149%
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Vitamin B5
+136.5%
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Vitamin B6
+125.4%
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Vitamin B1
+168.2%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
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Vitamin K
+33.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+39.5%
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Fats
+72.2%
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Other
+80.4%
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Carbs
+24.9%
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Water
+17.8%
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
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2.94 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
+39.5%
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Fats
+72.2%
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Other
+80.4%
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Carbs
+24.9%
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Water
+17.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+65.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87.4%
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Saturated Fat
-35.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+65.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87.4%
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Saturated Fat
-35.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
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Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
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0 g
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 20.25g |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 8.1g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 214kcal |
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| Starch | 17.03g | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.14g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 401mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.189mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0.38mg |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 31mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 1.618g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 3.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 2.705g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.