Roast beef sandwich vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between roast beef sandwich and wendy's chicken sandwich
- Roast beef sandwich has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B1.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 26% more than wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 4 times less zinc than roast beef sandwich. Roast beef sandwich contains 2.27mg of zinc, while wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 | +139.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +282.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.78g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 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 | +36.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 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 GlucoseGlucose | +54% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +31.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +566.7% |
~equal in
Starch
~16.1g
~equal in
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.33µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.61mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 1.5mg | 14% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 24.4µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 401mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 3.086g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 1.618g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 3.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.295mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 10.7µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 161mg | 6% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 13.78g | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 2.921g | 3% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 8.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 214kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 16.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 21.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 228mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.233g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 2.705g | 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
34%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.781g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.