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

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Important differences between french fries and wendy's chicken sandwich

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber; however, wendy's chicken sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% more.
  • French fries have 3 times more fiber than wendy's chicken sandwich. French fries have 3.8g of fiber, while wendy's chicken sandwich has 1.3g.
  • French fries are lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2611.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 CVitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.526mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~10.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 +104.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Wendy's chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 24.4µg 43%
Protein 3.43g 13.78g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.086g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.189mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg 10%
Fats 14.73g 8.1g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.295mg 10%
Potassium 579mg 228mg 10%
Iron 0.81mg 1.5mg 9%
Folate 30µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.921g 8%
Sodium 210mg 401mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Carbs 41.44g 21.55g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.13mg 7%
Starch 16.1g 7%
Calories 312kcal 214kcal 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.3mg 5%
Phosphorus 125mg 161mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 24mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.618g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.23mg 1%
Fructose 1.14g 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.526mg 1%
Copper 0.124mg 0.135mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 20.25g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Vitamin K 11.2µg 10.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.233g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.705g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.