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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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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.
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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.53mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
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
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% 7% 8% 2%
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%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Fast food Opinion
Calories 214kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 13.78g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 8.1g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.25g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 21.55g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 31mg 33mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 23mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 228mg 197mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.135mg 0.121mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 16.1g 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 161mg 134mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.23mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 24.4µg 20.3µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 10.7µg 4.9µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.514g
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 1.618g 4.493g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 1.68g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.144mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg 0.46mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.93mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.83mg 0.785mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.59mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.38mg 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 1.14g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.121g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 1.391g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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