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McChicken Sandwich vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McChicken Sandwich and Wendy's chicken sandwich different?

  • McChicken Sandwich is higher in Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 4 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While McChicken Sandwich contains 88mg of Calcium, Wendy's chicken sandwich contains only 23mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.

McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich 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 Calcium +282.6%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Contains more Calcium +282.6%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 0% 42% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +19.1%
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 Fats +63.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18.4%
Contains more Fructose +69.3%
Contains more Maltose +186.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18.4%
Contains more Fructose +69.3%
Contains more Maltose +186.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McChicken Sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 20.25g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 13.21g 8.1g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 21.55g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 214kcal McChicken Sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 1.14g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 88mg 23mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 1.5mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 173mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 624mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.61mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.23mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.13mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 3.3mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
Cholesterol 27mg 31mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.514g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 2.921g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 3.086g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 2.705g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.233g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
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 - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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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