Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Hamburger
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B1, however, Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 46% higher.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+18.4%
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Copper
+48.4%
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Calcium
+343.5%
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Iron
+92%
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Zinc
+370.5%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+18.4%
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Copper
+48.4%
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Calcium
+343.5%
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Iron
+92%
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Zinc
+370.5%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+35.9%
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Vitamin B5
+69.7%
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Vitamin B2
+92.3%
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Vitamin B3
+62.6%
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Vitamin B12
+336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+35.9%
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Vitamin B5
+69.7%
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Vitamin B2
+92.3%
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Vitamin B3
+62.6%
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Vitamin B12
+336.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+28.8%
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Protein
+23.9%
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Fats
+77.3%
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Carbs
+11.8%
Equal in Other - 1.79
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Water
+28.8%
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Protein
+23.9%
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Fats
+77.3%
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Carbs
+11.8%
Equal in Other - 1.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+712.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+712.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+88.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+33.3%
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Fructose
+78.1%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+300%
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:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+33.3%
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Fructose
+78.1%
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Maltose
+300%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.25g | 23.2g |
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| Protein | 13.78g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 14.36g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 24.1g |
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| Calories | 214kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.14g | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 401mg | 414mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 2.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.217mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 31mg | 47mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.618g | 5.096g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.921g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 0.38g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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