Which has more protein, WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single or BURGER KING, Chicken Strips?

BURGER KING, Chicken Strips has more protein at 18.2g per 100g, compared to 13.7g for WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single.

Which has more calories, WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single or BURGER KING, Chicken Strips?

BURGER KING, Chicken Strips has more calories at 292 kcal per 100g, compared to 268 kcal for WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single.

Is WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single healthier than BURGER KING, Chicken Strips?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, BURGER KING, Chicken Strips scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

WENDY'S vs BURGER KING

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

BURGER KING, Chicken Strips is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

WENDY'S 268

BURGER KING 292

Protein (g)

WENDY'S 13.7

BURGER KING 18.2

Carbs (g)

WENDY'S 17.7

BURGER KING 20.5

Fat (g)

WENDY'S 15.8

BURGER KING 15.3

Fiber (g)

WENDY'S 1.10

BURGER KING 1.30

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

BURGER KING, Chicken Strips — 18.2g vs 13.7g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single — 268 vs 292 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

BURGER KING, Chicken Strips scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	WENDY'S	BURGER KING	Diff
Energy
Energy	268 kcal	292 kcal	-8%
Macronutrients
Water	50.9 g	43.0 g	+18%
Protein	13.7 g	18.2 g	-25%
Total lipid (fat)	15.8 g	15.3 g	+4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	17.7 g	20.5 g	-13%
Fiber, total dietary	1.10 g	1.30 g	-15%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	5.75 g	2.70 g	+113%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	5.35 g	4.20 g	+27%
Fatty acids, total trans	0.628 g	0.060 g	+947%
Cholesterol	51.0 mg	44.0 mg	+16%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	1.10 mg	1.10 mg	=
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.177 mg	0.090 mg	+97%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.257 mg	0.137 mg	+88%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	3.14 mg	7.96 mg	-61%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.755 mg	1.10 mg	-31%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.186 mg	0.402 mg	-54%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	9.00 ug
Choline, total	36.8 mg	—
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0.930 ug	0.150 ug	+520%
Vitamin A, RAE	50.0 ug	3.00 ug	+1567%
Carotene, beta	64.0 ug	2.00 ug	+3100%
Carotene, alpha	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.570 mg	3.93 mg	-85%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	73.0 mg	13.0 mg	+462%
Iron, Fe	2.30 mg	0.620 mg	+271%
Magnesium, Mg	18.0 mg	27.0 mg	-33%
Phosphorus, P	125 mg	291 mg	-57%
Potassium, K	208 mg	315 mg	-34%
Sodium, Na	473 mg	859 mg	-45%
Zinc, Zn	2.26 mg	0.700 mg	+223%
Copper, Cu	0.081 mg	0.073 mg	+11%
Manganese, Mn	0.186 mg	0.278 mg	-33%
Selenium, Se	16.5 ug	16.1 ug	+2%
Other Nutrients
Energy	1121 kj	1222 kj	-8%
Ash	1.86 g	3.05 g	-39%
Total Sugars	4.50 g	0 g
Sucrose	0 g	0 g	=
Glucose	1.63 g	0 g
Fructose	2.10 g	0 g
Lactose	0.370 g	0 g
Maltose	0.400 g	0 g
Galactose	0 g	0 g	=
Starch	12.6 g	20.6 g	-39%
Betaine	17.2 mg	—
Retinol	44.0 ug	2.00 ug	+2100%
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	2.00 ug	0 ug
Vitamin A, IU	256 IU	11.0 IU	+2227%
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	208 ug	0 ug
Lycopene	41.0 ug	83.0 ug	-51%
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol)	0.070 mg	0.150 mg	-53%
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol)	1.81 mg	7.82 mg	-77%
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol)	0.760 mg	0.720 mg	+6%
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol)	0.020 mg	0.200 mg	-90%
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	0.230 mg	-100%
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol)	0.010 mg	0.080 mg	-88%
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	—	6.30 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form)	—	32.5 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0.077 g	0 g
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0.060 g	0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	0.043 g	0.005 g	+760%
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	0.100 g	0 g
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0.112 g	0.002 g	+5500%
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.565 g	0.034 g	+1562%
SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid)	0.075 g	0.004 g	+1775%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	3.02 g	2.09 g	+45%
SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid)	0.122 g	0.012 g	+917%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	1.53 g	0.452 g	+238%
SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid)	0.023 g	0.055 g	-58%
SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid)	0.015 g	0.028 g	-46%
SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid)	0.008 g	0.023 g	-65%
MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid)	0.101 g	0 g
MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0.335 g	0.051 g	+557%
MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis)	0.295 g	0.051 g	+478%
MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid)	0.083 g	0.006 g	+1283%
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	4.78 g	4.07 g	+17%
MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis)	4.26 g	4.06 g	+5%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0.049 g	0.067 g	-27%
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0.007 g	0.002 g	+250%
MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis)	0.007 g	0.002 g	+250%
MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis)	0.001 g	0.002 g	-50%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	2.37 g	7.37 g	-68%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	2.05 g	6.98 g	-71%
PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid)	1.90 g	6.93 g	-73%
PUFA 18:2 CLAs	0.067 g	0.011 g	+509%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.252 g	0.317 g	-21%
PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid)	0.240 g	0.296 g	-19%
PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.012 g	0.021 g	-43%
PUFA 18:3i	—	0 g
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid)	0.005 g	0.007 g	-29%
PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.018 g	0.007 g	+157%
PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.003 g	0 g
PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid)	0.015 g	0.007 g	+114%
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family)	0.029 g	0.040 g	-28%
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	0.003 g	0 g
PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid)	0.007 g	0.011 g	-36%
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0.007 g	0.003 g	+133%
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0 g	0.002 g	-100%
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic	0.551 g	0.015 g	+3573%
TFA 16:1 t	0.039 g	0 g
TFA 18:1 t	0.512 g	0.015 g	+3313%
TFA 22:1 t	0 g	0 g	=
TFA 18:2 t not further defined	0.077 g	0.044 g	+75%
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic	0.077 g	0.044 g	+75%
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.145 g	0.210 g	-31%
Threonine (EAA)	0.521 g	0.760 g	-31%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.494 g	0.800 g	-38%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.04 g	1.47 g	-30%
Lysine (EAA)	1.00 g	1.53 g	-34%
Methionine (EAA)	0.295 g	0.490 g	-40%
Cystine (conditionally essential)	0.215 g	0.270 g	-20%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.558 g	1.36 g	-59%
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	0.413 g	0.510 g	-19%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	0.574 g	0.860 g	-33%
Arginine (conditionally essential)	0.751 g	1.15 g	-35%
Histidine (EAA)	0.360 g	0.620 g	-42%
Alanine	0.692 g	0.960 g	-28%
Aspartic acid	0.982 g	1.53 g	-36%
Glutamic acid	2.80 g	3.02 g	-7%
Glycine (conditionally essential)	0.827 g	0.800 g	+3%
Proline (conditionally essential)	1.32 g	1.51 g	-13%
Serine	0.590 g	0.750 g	-21%
Hydroxyproline	0.195 g	0.040 g	+387%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Carotene, beta +3100% in WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single Vitamin A, RAE +1567% in WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +520% in WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single Calcium, Ca +462% in WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single

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