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Fish sandwich vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish sandwich and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Fish sandwich. Fish sandwich contains 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.079mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 +236.4%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%

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 C +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 C +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Water - 44.15
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +86.5%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Water - 44.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +987.5%
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +987.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 14.31g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 12.45g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 26.69g 14.31g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 11mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 0.62mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 206mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 602mg 708mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Copper 0.075mg 0.061mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.19mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.3mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.079mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.122mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.33µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 50mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.161g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.787g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish 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
29%
Fish sandwich
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish 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 - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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