Wendy’s
Flavor:
Dave's Double®
Ingredients:
Hamburger Patties: Ground Beef, Salt. HAMBURGER PATTIES ARE COOKED ON THE SAME GRILL AS AND MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH INGREDIENTS THAT CONTAIN MILK AND SOY.
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins, Sesame Flour. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SESAME. BUNS ARE TOASTED IN A COMMON TOASTER WITH PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY, MILK, SESAME.
American Cheese Slice: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.
Tomato: Tomato.
Crinkle Cut Pickles: Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.
Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG
Lettuce: Lettuce
Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder. CONTAINS EGG.
Sweet Onion: Onion.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Dave’s Double® burger falls short in providing clean food options. This rating reflects the product’s composition, which includes a range of non-organic and potentially genetically modified ingredients. Furthermore, the burger’s assembly involves multiple added sugars and oils deemed harmful, alongside a selection of additives that raise concerns regarding their impact on health.
The burger is not organic, a factor that immediately reduces its standing on our scale. It also includes soybean and canola oils, and high fructose corn syrup, ingredients often criticized for their potential health risks. The presence of artificial preservatives such as sodium benzoate, and flavor enhancers like monoglycerides and polysorbate 80, contribute to the low rating as well. These elements are not aligned with the principles of cleaner eating.
Additionally, the bun contains enriched flour and other substances like soy lecithin and calcium disodium EDTA, which are added to improve texture and shelf life but are not ideal for those seeking purer food choices. The use of dextrose and corn syrup adds to the list of undesirable sugars within the product.
The inclusion of natural and artificial flavors further detracts from the burger’s score. While the exact composition of these flavors is not disclosed, their presence often indicates the use of chemical compounds to enhance taste, moving away from a clean label ethos.
The Wendy’s Dave’s Double® burger, as assessed, does not meet the criteria for a healthier, cleaner alternative in the fast-food market. With its array of additives, sugars, and non-organic ingredients, it is positioned at the lowest end of our green leaf rating scale. Consumers seeking cleaner, more natural food choices should consider this when making dining decisions.
Certifications:
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