McChicken Sandwich vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McChicken Sandwich and Wendy's hamburger
- McChicken Sandwich is richer in Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 53% higher.
- McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. McChicken Sandwich contains 88mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger contains 34mg.
- Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.
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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 | +158.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +663.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.3% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~4.077g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +46.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +95.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10.7% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.73mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 395mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.32g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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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
15%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
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.