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 have 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 IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.7% |
| 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% |
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 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +380% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +76% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.4µg | 8.6µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.921g | 14.02g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 8.1g | 21.5g | 21% |
| Protein | 13.78g | 4.32g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.63mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.123mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 5.04g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.07µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.064mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 10.7µg | 19.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 214kcal | 343kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Starch | 16.1g | 28.33g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 198mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 313mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 362mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 34.91g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.618g | 2.173g | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.14g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.25g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.93mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.83mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.59mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.