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

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

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.295mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco has 0.05mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
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%
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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%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg
~equal in Sodium ~397mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43%

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
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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
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.5%
Contains more FatsFats +56.8%
~equal in Carbs ~19.85g
~equal in Water ~57.02g
~equal in Other ~1.57g

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
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.042g

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
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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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +335%
Contains more FructoseFructose +280%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~14.78g
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Taco
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 Wendy's chicken sandwich Taco Opinion
Calories 214kcal 226kcal Taco
Protein 13.78g 8.86g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 20.25g 15.95g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Carbs 21.55g 19.85g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 31mg 28mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 23mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 228mg 209mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.19mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.9g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.135mg 0.077mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 16.1g 14.78g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 401mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.23mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 24.4µg 9.2µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.05mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.06mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.65mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.09mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 10.7µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.467g Taco
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 1.618g 4.384g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 3.042g 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 1.14g 0.3g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 0.166g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Taco
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%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
40%
Taco

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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.