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

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Summary of differences between Cheeseburger and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 24% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
  • Cheeseburger has 5 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While Cheeseburger has 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.295mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.526mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
21% 38% 40%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
88% 5% 6%
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%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 308kcal 214kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 13.78g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 8.1g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 26.03g 20.25g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 21.55g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 31mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 23mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 2.71mg 1.5mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 2g 1.3g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 16.1g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 161mg
Sodium 515mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.23mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.13mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.3mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.526mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.189mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.33µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.514g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.921g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.15mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.5mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.54mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.93mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.377mg 0.29mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.51mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.59mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.38mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1.14g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.