Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wendy's chicken sandwich and fast food
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has more selenium, while fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, hamburger; 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +313.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +169.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.89µg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 3.06mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.363mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 2.52mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.617mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.618g | 4.493g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 1.68g | 9% |
| Selenium | 24.4µg | 20.3µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 8.1g | 12.01g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 10.7µg | 4.9µg | 5% |
| Protein | 13.78g | 16.52g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.921g | 4.835g | 5% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 134mg | 4% |
| Calories | 214kcal | 297kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 31.5g | 3% |
| Starch | 16.1g | 22.87g | 3% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.317mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.212mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.14g | 2.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.25g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.93mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.83mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.59mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | 1.391g | N/A |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.2% |
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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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.5% |
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +42% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +135.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +99.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +280% |
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