Chicken Quesadilla vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Chicken Quesadilla is 26% higher.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 3 times more Iron than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Chicken Quesadilla contains 1.77mg of Iron, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.62mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.
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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.
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Calcium
+2345.5%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Magnesium
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+15.5%
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Zinc
+132.8%
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Copper
+24.6%
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Manganese
+40%
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Potassium
+36.6%
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Selenium
+20.2%
Equal in Sodium - 708
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Calcium
+2345.5%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Magnesium
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+15.5%
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Zinc
+132.8%
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Copper
+24.6%
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Manganese
+40%
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Potassium
+36.6%
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Selenium
+20.2%
Equal in Sodium - 708
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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Vitamin B1
+153.2%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin C
+1200%
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Vitamin B3
+43.9%
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Vitamin B6
+217.5%
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Vitamin B12
+73.7%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+153.2%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin C
+1200%
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Vitamin B3
+43.9%
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Vitamin B6
+217.5%
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Vitamin B12
+73.7%
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Vitamin K
+233.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+68%
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Other
+20.2%
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Fats
+47.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Water - 44.15
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
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Carbs
+68%
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+20.2%
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Fats
+47.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Water - 44.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
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Saturated Fat
-22.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+63%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+147.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
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Maltose
+437.5%
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Starch:
17.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.43 g
Fructose:
0.4 g
Lactose:
0.53 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0.08 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Maltose
+437.5%
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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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.34g | 14.31g |
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| Protein | 15.05g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 15.25g | 22.55g |
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| Carbs | 24.04g | 14.31g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 326kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.4g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 313mg | 271mg |
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| Potassium | 183mg | 250mg |
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| Sodium | 745mg | 708mg |
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| Zinc | 1.42mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.061mg |
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| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.254mg |
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| Folate | 52µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 50mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.322g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.154g | 4.787g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.765g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 10.117g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 9.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.017g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.