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

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Important differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Nachos

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper, however, Nachos has more Fiber, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% more.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 10 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 31mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +183.7%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 57% 18% 69% 21% 53% 17% 45% 30% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Selenium +183.7%
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%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +14.7%
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
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
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Water +46.9%
Contains more Fats +165.4%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +76%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +76%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

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

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

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.