McDonald's hamburger vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and wendy's hamburgers?
- McDonald's hamburgers are higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12.
- Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
- Wendy's hamburgers contain 4 times less calcium than mcDonald's hamburgers. McDonald's hamburgers contain 127mg of calcium, while wendy's hamburgers contain 34mg.
- Wendy's hamburgers have less sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +74.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.63g
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Fats
~10.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.689g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.077g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.55g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose | +84.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +186.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.45µg | 26% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 18.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 127mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.225mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.187mg | 6% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.139mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 2.47mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 16.82g | 4% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 395mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 213kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.32g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.275mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 1.55g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 4.077g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 3.689g | 1% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 10.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 12.63g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Potassium | 192mg | 195mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | N/A |
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
27%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.