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

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Summary of differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Cheeseburger

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, and Vitamin K, however, Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 24% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin K than Cheeseburger. While Wendy's chicken sandwich has 10.7µg of Vitamin K, Cheeseburger has only 4.2µg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.4%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +81.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +23.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +206.7%
~equal in Sucrose ~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 214kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 13.78g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 8.1g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.25g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 21.55g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 31mg 43mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 23mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 228mg 196mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.135mg 0.111mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 16.1g 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 161mg
Sodium 401mg 515mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 24.4µg 19.6µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.293mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 10.7µg 4.2µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.57g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 1.618g 6.473g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 1.658g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.5mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.93mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.83mg 0.784mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.59mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.38mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.14g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.125g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 1.322g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Cheeseburger
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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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