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

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What are the differences between french fries and wendy's hamburgers?

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain 3 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries contain 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while wendy's hamburgers contain 0.114mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types in this article.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +237%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +394%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1922.2%

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 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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.225mg

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
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 FatsFats +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.2%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%

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
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 -36.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.3%

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 hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 French fries Wendy's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.45µg 60%
Selenium 0.9µg 18.2µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.55g 26%
Iron 0.81mg 2.73mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.114mg 20%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.47mg 18%
Protein 3.43g 12.63g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.205mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 195mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.275mg 9%
Folate 30µg 8%
Carbs 41.44g 16.82g 8%
Sodium 210mg 395mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.336g 3.689g 6%
Fats 14.73g 10.6g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 4.077g 5%
Calories 312kcal 213kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.336mg 5%
Starch 11.52g 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.5mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 18mg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.187mg 3%
Phosphorus 125mg 103mg 3%
Fructose 1.32g 2%
Copper 0.124mg 0.139mg 2%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9µg 2%
Calcium 18mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.225mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 15.52g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.353g)
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 ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.