Wendy's chicken sandwich vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Wendy's hamburger
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Wendy's hamburger. While Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.189mg of Vitamin B6, Wendy's hamburger has only 0.114mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +304.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +339.4% |
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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:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.63g
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Water
~58.41g
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Other
~1.54g
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
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.6% |
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:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +39.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +31% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +15.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +46.7% |
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 214kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 13.78g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.25g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 21.55g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 31mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.73mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 401mg | 395mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 24.4µg | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.618g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.921g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.14g | 1.32g |
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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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.071g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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