Cheeseburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and wendy's chicken sandwich
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in selenium and vitamin K.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Cheeseburgers have 5 times more calcium than wendy's chicken sandwich. While cheeseburgers have 119mg of calcium, wendy's chicken sandwich has only 23mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +417.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | +85.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 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 | +23.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +102.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +70.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +206.7% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 1.618g | 22% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.33µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.61mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.3mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 8.1g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 3.086g | 10% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 24.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.921g | 6% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 401mg | 5% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 214kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 13.78g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 10.7µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 21.55g | 2% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 16.1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 196mg | 228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 161mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.526mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.233g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 2.705g | N/A |
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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
42%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)