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

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A recap on differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Chicken fingers

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 31% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken fingers contain 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.295mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken fingers contain 0.11mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +72.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.4%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.03g
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Chicken fingers
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 Wendy's chicken sandwich Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 214kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 13.78g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 8.1g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 20.25g 16.05g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 21.55g 17.25g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 31mg 48mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 23mg 17mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 228mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.5mg 0.73mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.4g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.135mg 0.069mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Starch 16.1g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 161mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 401mg 769mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.23mg 0.228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg 17.5µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.11mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 8µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 1.618g 2.493g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.5mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.93mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.83mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.29mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.59mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.38mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.14g 0g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.211g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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