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

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How are Wendy's hamburger and Hamburger different?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Hamburger is 13% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Hamburger. While Wendy's hamburger contains 1.55g of Polyunsaturated fat, Hamburger contains only 0.38g.
  • Wendy's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 Copper +52.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 414
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 414

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +172.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.16
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +172.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.16

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 Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 12.63g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 10.6g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 213kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 34mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 195mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 395mg 414mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.091mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.217mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.31mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 1.44µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.524mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 47mg Wendy's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 5.096g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 0.38g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.