Hamburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hamburgers and wendy's chicken sandwich
- Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, wendy's chicken sandwich has more vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 46% higher.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has 5 times less zinc than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 2.87mg of zinc, while wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.61mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +343.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +336.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
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Other
~1.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
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 | +88.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +712.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +33.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +78.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +300% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.33µg | 46% |
| Selenium | 24.4µg | 44% | |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.61mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 3.086g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 1.618g | 16% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3.3mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 8.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.7µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.1g | 7% | |
| Protein | 17.08g | 13.78g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.295mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.921g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.526mg | 4% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 214kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 161mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 21.55g | 1% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 401mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Potassium | 226mg | 228mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | N/A |
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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
38%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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