Wendy's hamburger vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Wendy's hamburger and McDonald's french fries?
- Wendy's hamburger is higher in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber.
- Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
- McDonald's french fries contain 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger contains 0.205mg of Vitamin B2, while McDonald's french fries contain 0.037mg.
- McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.
We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and McDONALD'S, french fries 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +384.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4450% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +77.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 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 | +231.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 323kcal |
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| Protein | 12.63g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 15.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 38.68g |
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| Carbs | 16.82g | 42.58g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 195mg | 596mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.114mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 395mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 3.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.689g | 2.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 7.379g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 4.727g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.32g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.418g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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