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McChicken Sandwich vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McChicken Sandwich and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • McChicken Sandwich has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 19% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 8 times less Calcium than McChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 88mg of Calcium, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in McChicken Sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 5% 20% 29% 114% 55% 59% 0% 42% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +11%
Equal in Water - 44.15
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
16% 23% 14% 44% 3%
Protein: 16.46 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 14.31 g
Water: 44.15 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +11%
Equal in Water - 44.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +437.5%
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +437.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McChicken Sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 14.31g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 13.21g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 27.97g 14.31g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 1.93g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 11mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 0.62mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 139mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 173mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 624mg 708mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.61mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.061mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.19mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.079mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.122mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Cholesterol 27mg 50mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.161g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 4.787g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McChicken Sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.441g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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