Wendy's hamburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wendy's hamburgers and wendy's chicken sandwich
- Wendy's hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2; however, wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Wendy's hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's hamburgers have 4 times more zinc than wendy's chicken sandwich. While wendy's hamburgers have 2.47mg of zinc, wendy's chicken sandwich has only 0.61mg.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
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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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +304.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +339.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.9% |
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:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.1% |
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Protein
~13.78g
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Water
~54.94g
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Other
~1.63g
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
1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.1% |
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:
16.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.87 g
Fructose:
1.14 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +31% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +15.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +46.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +39.8% |
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Sucrose
~0g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| 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 | 0.33µg | 47% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 0.61mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 24.4µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 3.086g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.689g | 1.618g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 8.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.526mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.921g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.63g | 13.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 16.1g | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.82g | 21.55g | 2% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 228mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 10.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 213kcal | 214kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 20.25g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 401mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 3.3mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.827mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.524mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.32g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.071g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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