Egg McMUFFIN vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Egg McMUFFIN has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 38% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Egg McMUFFIN has 17 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 11mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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
+1645.5%
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Iron
+271%
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Sodium
-12.9%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Manganese
+23.7%
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Phosphorus
+35.5%
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Potassium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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Calcium
+1645.5%
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Iron
+271%
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Sodium
-12.9%
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Zinc
+111.5%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Manganese
+23.7%
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Phosphorus
+35.5%
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Potassium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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
+231.6%
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Vitamin B2
+201.6%
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Vitamin B3
+94.8%
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Vitamin B6
+75.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
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Vitamin B1
+231.6%
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Vitamin B2
+201.6%
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Vitamin B3
+94.8%
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Vitamin B6
+75.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+51.4%
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Water
+19.1%
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Protein
+20.7%
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Fats
+133.4%
Equal in Other - 2.53
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 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
+51.4%
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Water
+19.1%
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Protein
+20.7%
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Fats
+133.4%
Equal in Other - 2.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+125.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+483.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.735 g
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
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Saturated Fat
-25%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+125.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+483.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+612.5%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 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
+612.5%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 14.31g |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 22.55g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 14.31g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 326kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 271mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 250mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 708mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.061mg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.254mg |
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| Folate | 79µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 50mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 4.787g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 10.117g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 9.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.017g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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.