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

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Summary of differences between Wendy's chicken sandwich and Nachos Supreme

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Nachos Supreme is higher in Fiber.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 30% more than Nachos Supreme.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Nachos Supreme. While Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.295mg of Vitamin B1, Nachos Supreme has only 0.073mg.
  • Nachos Supreme has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~153mg

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.
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%
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 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.9%
Contains more FatsFats +54.1%
~equal in Carbs ~21.39g
~equal in Water ~58.15g
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +278.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +322.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~14.97g
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Nachos Supreme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 214kcal 223kcal Nachos Supreme
Protein 13.78g 6.21g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 12.48g Nachos Supreme
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 20.25g 17.69g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 21.55g 21.39g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 31mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Magnesium 24mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Calcium 23mg 47mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 228mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Iron 1.5mg 1.01mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 1.63g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.135mg 0.104mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 16.1g 14.97g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 153mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.23mg 0.202mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.4µg 8.1µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.073mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.137mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.01mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.33mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.158mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.31µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 10.7µg 6.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 1.618g 2.549g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 2.496g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.059mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg 0.216mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0.275mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg 0.541mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg 0.344mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg 0.118mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.285mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg 0.325mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg 0.187mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g 0.27g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.315g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 2.098g Wendy's chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Nachos Supreme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.931g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

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

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