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Chicken fingers vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken fingers and wendy's hamburgers

  • Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 54% more than chicken fingers.
  • Wendy's hamburgers have 4 times less vitamin B6 than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers have 0.426mg of vitamin B6, while wendy's hamburgers have 0.114mg.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken tenders and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +274%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
~equal in Carbs ~16.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +47.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken fingers Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Wendy's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.45µg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.225mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 1.55g 28%
Phosphorus 282mg 103mg 26%
Iron 0.73mg 2.73mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.114mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.336mg 18%
Sodium 769mg 395mg 16%
Zinc 0.71mg 2.47mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.275mg 14%
Protein 19.22g 12.63g 13%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Copper 0.069mg 0.139mg 8%
Folate 19µg 5%
Potassium 373mg 195mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.493g 3.689g 5%
Fats 13.95g 10.6g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 35mg 4%
Calories 271kcal 213kcal 3%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.32g 2%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.187mg 2%
Starch 17.03g 11.52g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.205mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 4.077g 2%
Calcium 17mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Selenium 17.5µg 18.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 8µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 17.25g 16.82g 0%
Net carbs 16.05g 15.52g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers Wendy's hamburger
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%
Chicken fingers
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.196g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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