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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~228mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
14% 8% 22% 55%
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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
21% 38% 40%
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 6%
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.
Roast beef sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 244kcal 214kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.17g 13.78g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 8.1g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 20.25g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 21.55g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 31mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calcium 55mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.109mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.61mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g 16.1g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 161mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.23mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.13mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.3mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.189mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.33µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.514g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 2.921g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.14g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 2.705g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.781g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.