Wendy's hamburger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wendy's hamburger and Taco
- Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Zinc, while Taco has more Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
- Taco contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger contains 0.275mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +129.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
~equal in
Water
~57.02g
~equal in
Other
~1.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 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 | -15.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.411g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +470% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +340% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +28.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~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 Sodium |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 213kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 12.63g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 10.6g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 16.82g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 195mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 395mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.689g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 3.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.32g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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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