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Wendy's hamburger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wendy's hamburger and Nachos?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.
  • Nachos contain 12 times less Cholesterol than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger contains 35mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this article.

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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 Iron +264%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Contains more Calcium +85.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Copper +117.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.6%
Contains more Calcium +85.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1971.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +56.2%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +145.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 5%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +145.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 hamburger Nachos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 12.63g 4.32g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 16.82g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 213kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 11.52g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.32g 0g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 2.17g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 34mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 2.73mg 0.75mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 103mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 195mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 395mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 2.47mg 0.86mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.064mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.187mg
Selenium 18.2µg 8.6µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.123mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 0.63mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.07µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.042mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.156mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.187mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg 0.521mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg 0.156mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.094mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.229mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg 0.25mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.135mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
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.

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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.