Burger King Whopper vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Burger King Whopper and Wendy's chicken sandwich?
- Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K, yet Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.
- Burger King Whopper has 5 times more Zinc than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.61mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.
We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +938.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
~equal in
Water
~54.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.086g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
13.53 g
Sucrose:
1.7 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
1.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.67 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +51.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +346.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +19% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 233kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 10.74g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 12.84g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.75g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 18.55g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 31mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 4.37mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 4.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 2.83mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 13.53g | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 90mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 401mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.507g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.25g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.685g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.416mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.253mg | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 1.73g | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 2.705g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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.