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Fish sandwich vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sandwich and Wendy's chicken sandwich different?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fish sandwich is 15% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While Fish sandwich contains 6.257g of Polyunsaturated fat, Wendy's chicken sandwich contains only 3.086g.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +53.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 +37.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +480%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Fish sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 257kcal 214kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 12.45g 8.1g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 20.25g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 21.55g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 31mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 23mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.5mg
Sugar 3.53g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 161mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 602mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.23mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.13mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.33µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 10.7µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.514g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 2.921g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.086g Fish 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 1.47g 1.14g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.233g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.705g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Fish sandwich
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.