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Wendy's hamburger vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wendy's hamburger and Chicken fingers

  • Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 54% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 4 times less Iron than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger has 2.73mg of Iron, while Chicken fingers have 0.73mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +274%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
~equal in Selenium ~17.5µg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.9%
~equal in Carbs ~17.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 8% 9%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +47.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 hamburger Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 213kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 12.63g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 10.6g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 15.52g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Carbs 16.82g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 35mg 48mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 34mg 17mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 2.73mg 0.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.4g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.069mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 0.71mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 103mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 395mg 769mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.187mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 18.2µg 17.5µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.11mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.179mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.16µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 8µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.459mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.827mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.769mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.24mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.524mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.301mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 1.32g 0g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger Chicken fingers
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.196g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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