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Hash browns vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hash browns and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin C, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 44% more than Hash browns.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 18 times less Vitamin C than Hash browns. Hash browns have 5.4mg of Vitamin C, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.3mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6000%

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.189mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~10.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 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 +110.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 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 +168%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 6%
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 StarchStarch +59.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +180.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +375%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Hash browns Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 272kcal 214kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 17.04g 8.1g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.3mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 20.25g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 21.55g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 19mg 23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 355mg 228mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.56g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.36mg 0.61mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 25.74g 16.1g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 566mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.13mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 9.9µg 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.514g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 2.921g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.086g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.24g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.233g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.705g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
20%
Hash browns
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
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 - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.

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