Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Hot dog
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot dog is 52% higher.
- Hot dog has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.295mg of Vitamin B1, while Hot dog has 0.055mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +411.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +416.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.7% |
~equal in
Water
~56.31g
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
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +289.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 214kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 13.78g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 25.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.25g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 4.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 31mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.09mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.2mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 401mg | 1090mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.57µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.618g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.921g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 4.404g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0.331mg |
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| Fructose | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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