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.
| 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% |
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 | +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
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
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
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
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
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:
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.4µg | 9.2µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.93µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.295mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.618g | 4.384g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.526mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Protein | 13.78g | 8.86g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 12.7g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 10.7µg | 15.3µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.921g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.14g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calories | 214kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Starch | 16.1g | 14.78g | 1% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 19.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.25g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 401mg | 397mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.086g | 3.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.93mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.233g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.705g | 2.708g | 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
24%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.