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Wendy’s

Flavor:

Loaded Nacho Triple 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 out of 5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Loaded Nacho Triple Cheeseburger presents itself as an option best passed over for those seeking cleaner food alternatives. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its clean food potential. Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, alongside dextrose, contribute to its negative scoring.

The burger’s composition includes a variety of ingredients that raise concerns. It features non-organic hamburger patties with ground beef and salt, a Jalapeño Cheddar Bun with numerous additives, and an American cheese slice with artificial colors and preservatives. The tomato and lettuce are straightforward, yet the Poblano Queso and Spicy Chipotle Sauce introduce additional processed elements, from modified corn starch to soy lecithin and potassium sorbate. The Spicy Corn and Tortilla Strips bring in more oils and flavorings that are inconsistent with a clean eating philosophy.

The presence of potentially harmful oils, such as canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils, further diminishes the product’s health appeal. These oils are often highly processed and may not align with cleaner dietary goals. The product also includes a range of additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, polysorbate 60, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and maltodextrin. These ingredients are frequently scrutinized for their potential health impacts and are typically avoided by those seeking purer food choices.

The burger’s ingredient list reflects a departure from the simplicity and purity that clean eating advocates for. It is heavily processed with multiple additives that do not meet the standards of those aiming to consume minimally processed and more natural foods. Thus, for individuals focused on cleaner eating, the Wendy’s Loaded Nacho Triple Cheeseburger does not align with their dietary criteria and is recommended to be avoided.