McDonald's french fries vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mcDonald's french fries and wendy's chicken sandwich
- McDonald's french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C; however, wendy's chicken sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for selenium is 44% more.
- McDonald's french fries have 19 times more vitamin C than wendy's chicken sandwich. McDonald's french fries have 5.6mg of vitamin C, while wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.3mg.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +49.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +91% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 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 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +137.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 24.4µg | 44% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 13.78g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.189mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 3.086g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 2.921g | 11% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 228mg | 11% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 8.1g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.295mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16.1g | 9% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 401mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 21.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 214kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 10.7µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 1.618g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.526mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.3mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 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 | 0.382g | 0.233g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 2.705g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
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.