Taco salad vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Taco salad and Wendy's chicken sandwich?
- Taco salad is higher in Calcium, and Zinc, yet Wendy's chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% more.
- Taco salad has 4 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. While Taco salad has 97mg of Calcium, Wendy's chicken sandwich has only 23mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +321.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1009.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~8.1g
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Other
~1.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +249.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 141kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 6.68g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 7.46g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.91g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg | 31mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.5mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 385mg | 401mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.7µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g |
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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
19%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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 vitamins?
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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.