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

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Differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Coleslaw

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Coleslaw has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 33 times less Vitamin B12 than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Coleslaw contains 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +125.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +705%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +335.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +125.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 0% 42% 27%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1034.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +562.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1350.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +33.6%
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +1350.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +33.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.599
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.671
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.599
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.671

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.3%
Contains more Fructose +26.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +94.3%
Contains more Fructose +26.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 20.25g 12.99g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Protein 13.78g 0.95g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 21.55g 14.89g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Calories 214kcal 153kcal Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 23mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 1.5mg 0.22mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 20mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Potassium 228mg 129mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 0.61mg 0.14mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Copper 0.135mg 0.015mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.23mg 0.102mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0.3mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.026mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.02mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.206mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.246mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.112mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.01µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
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
Cholesterol 31mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.618g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 2.671g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's chicken sandwich Coleslaw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.