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

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What are the main differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Chicken sandwich?

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 28% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.2%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~245mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.219mg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.6%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +17.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +386.7%
~equal in Starch ~16.5g
~equal in Glucose ~0.79g
~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 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 Wendy's chicken sandwich Chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 214kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Protein 13.78g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.25g 19.49g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 21.55g 20.89g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 31mg 35mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Calcium 23mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 228mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.135mg 0.067mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.61mg
Starch 16.1g 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 753mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg 0.219mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg 19.9µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.13µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 8.5µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.618g 2.123g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 3.177g 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 1.14g 0.97g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.197g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 2.884g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich 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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
45%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
48%
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 - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken 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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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