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Wendy's hamburger vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wendy's hamburger and French fries?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types 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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +237%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +394%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1922.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +24.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.2%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.4%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.3%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 French fries Opinion
Calories 213kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 12.63g 3.43g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 15.52g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 16.82g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 18mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 34mg 18mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 579mg French fries
Iron 2.73mg 0.81mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.3g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.139mg 0.124mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 395mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.187mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 18.2µg 0.9µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.17mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.039mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 3.004mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 5.398g French fries
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.