Pizza vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pizza and wendy's chicken sandwich
- Pizza has more calcium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese; however, wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Pizza covers your daily need for calcium, 16% more than wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Pizza has 3 times more saturated fat than wendy's chicken sandwich. While pizza has 4.465g of saturated fat, wendy's chicken sandwich has only 1.618g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 CalciumCalcium | +717.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.6% |
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 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +59.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 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 | +67.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +600% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 188mg | 23mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 1.618g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 3.086g | 9% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 401mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.189mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.295mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 24.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 13.78g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 16.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.33µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 21.55g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 10.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 214kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 228mg | 2% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 8.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 2.921g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.233g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)