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

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What are the differences between Wendy's hamburger and French fries?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types 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 +88.9%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Zinc +394%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +1922.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +196.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Zinc +394%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +1922.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +196.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%

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 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
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%
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 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.2%
Contains more Water +51.5%
Contains more Fats +39%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +20.1%
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +268.2%
Contains more Water +51.5%
Contains more Fats +39%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.3%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.3%

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 hamburger French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger French fries Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 37.64g French fries
Protein 12.63g 3.43g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 16.82g 41.44g French fries
Calories 213kcal 312kcal French fries
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.3g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 34mg 18mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 0.81mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 103mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 195mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 395mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 2.47mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.124mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 18.2µg 0.9µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.17mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.039mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 3.004mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.353g)
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 ($)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.