Wendy's hamburger vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wendy's hamburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11% more than Wendy's hamburger.
- Wendy's hamburger has 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. While Wendy's hamburger has 1.55g of Polyunsaturated fat, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has only 0.283g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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 IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
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 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38% |
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:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~11.55g
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
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +447.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.008g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.202g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +66.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +231.8% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 244kcal |
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| Protein | 12.63g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 11.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 16.82g | 22.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 39mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 195mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 2.41mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.69mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 395mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.689g | 4.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 0.283g |
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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 | 2.2g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.