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Fast food vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Wendy's hamburger?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 2 times less Manganese than Fast food. Fast food has 0.357mg of Manganese, while Wendy's hamburger has 0.187mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types in this comparison.

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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.
Fast food
Fast food
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Calcium +82.4%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Wendy's hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +82.4%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Zinc - 2.47

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.
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.7%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Water +51.9%
Equal in Other - 1.54
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Wendy's hamburger
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Water +51.9%
Equal in Other - 1.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.55
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Wendy's hamburger
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.55

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Starch +98.5%
Contains more Glucose +79.8%
Contains more Fructose +72%
Contains more Maltose +159.1%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Wendy's hamburger
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +98.5%
Contains more Glucose +79.8%
Contains more Fructose +72%
Contains more Maltose +159.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 15.52g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 12.63g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 10.6g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 16.82g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 213kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 11.52g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.32g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 34mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 2.73mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 103mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 195mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 395mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.47mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.357mg 0.187mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 18.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.275mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.205mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.225mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.336mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.114mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.133mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.459mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.459mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.827mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.769mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.24mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.461mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.524mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.301mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 35mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.689g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.077g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.55g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Wendy's hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.