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McGriddles vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McGriddles and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • McGriddles have more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% more.
  • McGriddles have 3 times more Saturated Fat than Wendy's chicken sandwich. McGriddles have 5.435g of Saturated Fat, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 1.618g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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.
Contains more Calcium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Contains more Calcium +173.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +24.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.5

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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
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% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 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% 1% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 0% 42% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Water +37%
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Water +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.1%
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +349.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +220%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +714.3%
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 6%
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +349.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +220%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +714.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 30.25g 20.25g McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 17.76g 8.1g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 21.55g McGriddles
Calories 312kcal 214kcal McGriddles
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.14g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 11.23g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 63mg 23mg McGriddles
Iron 1.42mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 316mg 161mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 737mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.76mg 0.61mg McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.198mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.13mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 24mg 31mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.514g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.435g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.921g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
McGriddles
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.817g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients
  2. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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