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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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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 FatsFats +165.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
21% 38% 40%
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 +380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
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 StarchStarch +76%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 343kcal 214kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 21.5g 8.1g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 20.25g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 21.55g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 31mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 24mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 23mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 228mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 2.17g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.86mg 0.61mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g 16.1g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 161mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 401mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.23mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 8.6µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 19.3µg 10.7µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.514g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg 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
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
Fructose 0g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.233g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 2.705g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Wendy's chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Nachos
24%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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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