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 have 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.
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Magnesium
+45.8%
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Potassium
+153.9%
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Sodium
-47.6%
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Calcium
+27.8%
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Iron
+85.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.8%
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Zinc
+22%
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Selenium
+2611.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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Magnesium
+45.8%
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Potassium
+153.9%
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Sodium
-47.6%
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Calcium
+27.8%
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Iron
+85.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.8%
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Zinc
+22%
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Selenium
+2611.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
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.
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Vitamin C
+1466.7%
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Vitamin B5
+10.3%
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Vitamin B6
+96.8%
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Vitamin B1
+73.5%
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.526
Equal in Vitamin K - 10.7
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Vitamin C
+1466.7%
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Vitamin B5
+10.3%
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Vitamin B6
+96.8%
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Vitamin B1
+73.5%
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.526
Equal in Vitamin K - 10.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+81.9%
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Carbs
+92.3%
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Other
+13.5%
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Protein
+301.7%
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Water
+42.5%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
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13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
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Fats
+81.9%
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Carbs
+92.3%
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+13.5%
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Protein
+301.7%
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Water
+42.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.9%
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Saturated Fat
-30.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+104.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.9%
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Saturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 20.25g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 8.1g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 214kcal |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.14g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 401mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.189mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 31mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 3.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 2.705g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)