Hamburger vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hamburger and Wendy's hamburger different?
- Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Hamburger is 13% higher.
- Hamburger contains 3 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. While Hamburger contains 102mg of Calcium, Wendy's hamburger contains only 34mg.
- Wendy's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.7% |
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 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.9% |
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
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.9% |
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:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +53.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +172.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~1.14g
~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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.73mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 395mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 2.03g | 1.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.