Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wendy's chicken sandwich and McChicken Sandwich different?
- Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than McChicken Sandwich. While Wendy's chicken sandwich contains 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, McChicken Sandwich contains only 0.19µg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.7% |
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 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.9% |
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +69.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +186.7% |
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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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 214kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 13.78g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 13.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.25g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 31mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 401mg | 624mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.618g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.921g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 4.964g |
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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 | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | 4.396g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.