McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Wendy's chicken sandwich?
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% more.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has 7 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While McDonald's Cheeseburger has 167mg of Calcium, Wendy's chicken sandwich has only 23mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich types 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 | +626.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
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 | +24.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +769.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +131% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +127.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +460% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 31mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 401mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | |
| Selenium | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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