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

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How are Hamburger and Wendy's hamburger different?

  • Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Hamburger is 13% higher.
  • Hamburger contains 3 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. While Hamburger contains 102mg of Calcium, Wendy's hamburger contains only 34mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 395
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 395

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.336
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.45
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% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.336
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
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 +35.2%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.9%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +172.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +172.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 15.52g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 12.63g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 10.6g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 16.82g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 213kcal Hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.32g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 102mg 34mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.73mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 103mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 195mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.47mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.187mg Hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.205mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 3.225mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.114mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.133mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.459mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.459mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.827mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.769mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.24mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.461mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.524mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.301mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 35mg Wendy's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.689g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.077g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 1.55g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. 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.