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

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The main differences between Burrito and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Burrito has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wendy's chicken sandwich is 26% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Burrito. Burrito has 0.28mg of Vitamin B2, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.13mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans 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 +126.1%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Selenium +141.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Contains more Calcium +126.1%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Selenium +141.6%

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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Equal in Water - 54.94
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 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 Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +112.7%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Equal in Water - 54.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.1%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 20.25g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 6.22g 8.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 32.92g 21.55g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 214kcal Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 52mg 23mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 1.5mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 24mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 301mg 228mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.7mg 0.61mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg 0.135mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.23mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 153IU Burrito
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.3mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.13mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.526mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.33µg Burrito
Vitamin K 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.244mg 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.504mg 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.343mg 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.107mg 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.319mg 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.172mg 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 2mg 31mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.514g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 2.921g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 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
Burrito Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
30%
Burrito
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.556g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.