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

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What are the main differences between Taco and Wendy's chicken sandwich?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Taco has 4 times more Calcium than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Taco has 89mg of Calcium, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 23mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich types in this comparison.

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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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.2%
~equal in Potassium ~228mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg
~equal in Sodium ~401mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +56.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.5%
~equal in Carbs ~21.55g
~equal in Water ~54.94g
~equal in Other ~1.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 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 +51%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.086g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +335%
Contains more FructoseFructose +280%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.1g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Taco 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 226kcal 214kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 13.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 12.7g 8.1g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 20.25g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 19.85g 21.55g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 28mg 31mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 23mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.19mg 1.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.9g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 1.75mg 0.61mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 178mg 161mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 401mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.23mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.33µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 10.7µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.514g Taco
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.921g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.086g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.3g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.233g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 2.705g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
22%
Taco
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
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 - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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.
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.

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