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Nachos vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nachos and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Nachos have more Fiber, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich have more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% more.
  • Nachos have 2 times more Fiber than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Nachos have 3.2g of Fiber, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 1.3g.
  • Nachos are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with 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 Calcium +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +183.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Contains more Calcium +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +183.7%

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.
Nachos
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Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 0% 42% 27%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Water +46.9%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Water +46.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.086 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +76%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 6%
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 Starch +76%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 20.25g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 21.5g 8.1g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 21.55g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 214kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g 16.1g Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 2.17g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 23mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 42mg 24mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 161mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 228mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 401mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.61mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.187mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.13mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.189mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg 10.7µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.156mg 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.521mg 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.156mg 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.094mg 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.25mg 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.135mg 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 3mg 31mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.514g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.921g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 3.086g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.705g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.233g Nachos
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nachos Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Nachos
26%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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