Caesar salad vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Caesar salad and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Caesar salad has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Polyunsaturated fat.
- Caesar salad's daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 3 times less Zinc than Caesar salad. Caesar salad contains 1.61mg of Zinc, while Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +913% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 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 StarchStarch | +57.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1013.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~1.14g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 265kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 13.39g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 9.54g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.8g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 31.5g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 31mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 233mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 2.34mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 4.02g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.126mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 25.29g | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 231mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 454mg | 401mg |
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| Vitamin A | 360IU |
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| Vitamin A | 78µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 31.4µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.377mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.297mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.237mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 10.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.206g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.38g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.461g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.7mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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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
27%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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.