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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% 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 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 A ~µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 24.4µg 44%
Protein 2.58g 13.78g 22%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.086g 17%
Fats 17.04g 8.1g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.295mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.921g 12%
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.3mg 9%
Phosphorus 98mg 161mg 9%
Sodium 566mg 401mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.13mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.3mg 6%
Potassium 355mg 228mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.618g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.135mg 4%
Starch 25.74g 16.1g 4%
Calories 272kcal 214kcal 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.526mg 3%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.23mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.61mg 2%
Carbs 28.88g 21.55g 2%
Fructose 0.24g 1.14g 1%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 10.7µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 20.25g N/A
Calcium 19mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.189mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.233g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.705g N/A

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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