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

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Differences between wendy's hamburgers and chicken sandwich

  • Wendy's hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less zinc than wendy's hamburgers. Wendy's hamburgers contain 2.47mg of zinc, while chicken sandwich contains 0.61mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236%
~equal in Vitamin K ~8.5µg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75.3%
~equal in Fats ~11.19g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.481g

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +44.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +36.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +43.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +231.8%
~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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.13µg 55%
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 7.72mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.383mg 21%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.61mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 1.2mg 17%
Sodium 395mg 753mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Folate 47µg 12%
Iron 2.73mg 1.77mg 12%
Phosphorus 103mg 185mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 3.177g 11%
Copper 0.139mg 0.067mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.689g 2.123g 7%
Protein 12.63g 16.28g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.3mg 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.23mg 4%
Selenium 18.2µg 19.9µg 3%
Calories 213kcal 250kcal 2%
Calcium 34mg 58mg 2%
Starch 11.52g 16.5g 2%
Fats 10.6g 11.19g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 4.481g 1%
Carbs 16.82g 20.89g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Potassium 195mg 245mg 1%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.219mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 15.52g 19.49g N/A
Cholesterol 35mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 9µg 8.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Fructose 1.32g 0.97g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.566g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (35 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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