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

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Important differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and French fries

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% more.
  • French fries are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +27.8%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +2611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.124
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +2611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.124
Equal in Manganese - 0.247

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 B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 11.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 11.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +301.7%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Fats +81.9%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Other +13.5%
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +301.7%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Fats +81.9%
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Other +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.9%
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich French fries Opinion
Net carbs 20.25g 37.64g French fries
Protein 13.78g 3.43g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 21.55g 41.44g French fries
Calories 214kcal 312kcal French fries
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 23mg 18mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 0.81mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 161mg 125mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 228mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 401mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.61mg 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.135mg 0.124mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 24.4µg 0.9µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.17mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.039mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.004mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 11.2µg French fries
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 31mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 1.618g 2.336g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's chicken sandwich French fries
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
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.