Wendy's hamburger vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wendy's hamburgers and pizza different?
- Wendy's hamburgers have more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, pizza is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 43% more than pizza.
- Wendy's hamburgers have 2 times more cholesterol than pizza. Wendy's hamburgers have 35mg of cholesterol, while pizza has 17mg.
WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +452.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +245.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.6% |
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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
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Protein
~11.39g
~equal in
Fats
~9.69g
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.681g
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:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +46.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +32% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +133.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +377.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.42µg | 43% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 216mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 188mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 1.34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.39mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 598mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.82g | 33.33g | 6% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 26.95g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 3.825mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.689g | 4.465g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.608g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 266kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 19.9µg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.63g | 11.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 6.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 9.69g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 1.681g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.827mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.524mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.32g | 1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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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