Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Egg McMUFFIN
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Copper, while Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 45% higher.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 2 times less Copper than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.135mg of Copper, while Egg McMUFFIN contains 0.084mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +734.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.67g
~equal in
Water
~52.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~2.721g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +117.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +165.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +280% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 214kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 13.78g | 13.64g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 9.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.25g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 21.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 31mg | 165mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.3mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 401mg | 617mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.235mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.102mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.109g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.618g | 3.592g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.921g | 2.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 1.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 1.14g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | 0.114g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | 1.416g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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