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

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Differences between Fast food and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 4 times less Zinc than Fast food. Fast food contains 2.52mg 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 Fast foods, hamburger; 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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.6%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.2%

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +169.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.295mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.526mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
~equal in Other ~1.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +65.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 +42%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +135.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +99.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +280%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Fast food Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 297kcal 214kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 13.78g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 8.1g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 29.8g 20.25g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 21.55g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 31mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 23mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 3.06mg 1.5mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.52mg 0.61mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 16.1g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 331mg 401mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.23mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.295mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.13mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.3mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.526mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.189mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.33µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.514g
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.921g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.46mg 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.54mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.93mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.306mg 0.29mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.51mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.59mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.38mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.14g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.