Wendy's hamburger vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wendy's hamburger and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than Wendy's chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's hamburger has 4 times more Zinc than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While Wendy's hamburger has 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.
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Calcium
+47.8%
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Iron
+82%
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Zinc
+304.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Manganese
+23%
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Selenium
+34.1%
Equal in Sodium - 401
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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Calcium
+47.8%
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Iron
+82%
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Zinc
+304.9%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Manganese
+23%
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Selenium
+34.1%
Equal in Sodium - 401
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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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Vitamin C
+66.7%
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Vitamin B2
+57.7%
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Vitamin B12
+339.4%
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Vitamin B5
+56.5%
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Vitamin B6
+65.8%
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Vitamin K
+18.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
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Vitamin C
+66.7%
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Vitamin B2
+57.7%
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Vitamin B12
+339.4%
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Vitamin B5
+56.5%
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Vitamin B6
+65.8%
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Vitamin K
+18.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+30.9%
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Carbs
+28.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.78
Equal in Water - 54.94
Equal in Other - 1.63
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
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Fats
+30.9%
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Carbs
+28.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.78
Equal in Water - 54.94
Equal in Other - 1.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.6%
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+99.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.55 g
Saturated Fat:
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.6%
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+99.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+31%
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Fructose
+15.8%
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Maltose
+46.7%
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Starch
+39.8%
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
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Glucose
+31%
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Fructose
+15.8%
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Maltose
+46.7%
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Starch
+39.8%
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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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 20.25g |
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| Protein | 12.63g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 8.1g |
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| Carbs | 16.82g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 213kcal | 214kcal |
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| Starch | 11.52g | 16.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.32g | 1.14g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Calcium | 34mg | 23mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 161mg |
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| Potassium | 195mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 395mg | 401mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 10.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.38mg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 31mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.689g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 3.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
36%
26%
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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