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Wendy’s

Flavor:

Loaded Nacho Double Cheeseburger

Ingredients:

Hamburger Patties: Ground Beef, Salt.

Jalapeño Cheddar Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto and/or Beta Carotene [for color], Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose [Anti-Caking Agents], Natamycin [Mold Inhibitor]), Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Yeast, Honey, Soybean Oil, Dehydrated Jalapeno Flakes, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Mold Inhibitor (Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar), Natural Corn Type Flavor Blend, Natural Butter Flavor (Milk Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Natural Flavor), Natural Butter Type Flavor (Dextrose, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Natural Flavor, Triglycerides, Silicon Dioxide), Soy Lecithin, Enzyme Blend (Wheat Starch, Salt, Enzymes), Shine Agent (Modified Starch, Sodium Alginate, Mono and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60), Turmeric, Paprika. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN: 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.

Poblano Queso: Water, Whipping Cream (Cream, Milk), Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Contains less than 2% of Milkfat, Salt, Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Apo-Carotenal [Color]), Roasted Poblano Chili Peppers, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack Cheese Product (Cultured Milk and Skim Milk, Milkfat, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Enzymes), Seasoning (Nonfat Dry Milk, Sodium Caseinate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder, Spices, Guajillo Chili Pepper, Paprika [Color], Citric Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Jalapeno Peppers, Contains less than 2% of the following: Tomato Paste, Minced Garlic (Water, Garlic, Phosphoric Acid), Cheddar Cheese Ingredient (Cheddar, Granular, Semi-Soft and Blue Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt), Red Bell Peppers, Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.

Spicy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Chipotle Pepper Puree (Water, Chipotle Pepper), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Guajillo Pepper, Salt, Sugar, Contains less than 2% of Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Paprika, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative). CONTAINS: EGG.

Spicy Corn And Tortilla Strips: Hot & Spicy Crispy Corn (Toasted Corn [Corn, Canola Oil, Sea Salt], Hot & Spicy Seasoning [Salt, Chili Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Spice Extractives, Torula Yeast, Natural Flavors], Canola Oil), Seasoned Tortilla Strip (Corn Masa Flour, Vegetable Oil [Sunflower, Safflower and/or Canola], Seasoning [Tomato Powder, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Torula Yeast, Sugar, Green Bell Pepper, Spices, Citric Acid, Chili Pepper, Natural Flavors]).

Lettuce: Lettuce

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Loaded Nacho Double Cheeseburger does not meet the standards set for cleaner food options on our website. This burger is not organic, includes GMO ingredients, and is packed with various added sugars and potentially harmful additives, which significantly diminishes its score.

The product’s hamburger patties consist of ground beef and salt, presenting a straightforward composition. However, complexity arises with the jalapeño cheddar bun, which contains a long list of ingredients, including enriched flour, added sugars, soybean oil, and several additives like natural flavors and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin. These components raise concerns over processed ingredients and potential allergens, as the bun contains milk, soy, and wheat, and may contain sesame.

The American cheese slice adds dairy and soy to the mix, along with preservatives and artificial colors. Fresh tomato and lettuce offer a semblance of natural produce. The poblano queso and spicy chipotle sauce introduce additional dairy, soy, and egg, along with a variety of thickening agents and preservatives. The inclusion of modified starches, natural flavors, and preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium citrate contributes to the overall negative assessment.

Spicy corn and tortilla strips add texture with toasted corn and seasoned tortilla, but they also introduce more oils and seasonings that are not aligned with cleaner eating principles. The use of canola and vegetable oils is particularly noted, as they are considered harmful oils in the context of our website’s criteria.

The Wendy’s Loaded Nacho Double Cheeseburger is heavily processed, with a plethora of additives and non-organic ingredients, earning it the lowest possible score on our scale. The burger’s composition reflects a product that prioritizes complex flavors and textures over health-conscious, clean eating. For those seeking cleaner food options, this product is advised against due to its content and the factors evaluated.