Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Chicken sandwich different?
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Chicken sandwich covers your daily need of Iron 14% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
- Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.
WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were used in this article.
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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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Phosphorus
+46.5%
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Selenium
+25.6%
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Manganese
+15.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.067
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Phosphorus
+46.5%
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Selenium
+25.6%
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Manganese
+15.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Sodium - 753
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.067
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 C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
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Vitamin B1
+191.1%
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Vitamin B2
+145.9%
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Vitamin B3
+27.8%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+50.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.5
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Vitamin C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
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Vitamin B1
+191.1%
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Vitamin B2
+145.9%
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Vitamin B3
+27.8%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+50.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+101.5%
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Carbs
+46%
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Water
+10.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
Equal in Other - 2.7
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Fats
+101.5%
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Carbs
+46%
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Water
+10.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.28
Equal in Other - 2.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.4%
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.4%
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+812.5%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
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Maltose
+812.5%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 19.49g |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 16.28g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 11.19g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 20.89g |
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| Calories | 326kcal | 250kcal |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 58mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 245mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 753mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.61mg | |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 7.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.383mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 8.5µg |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.03g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 2.123g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 4.481g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 3.177g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 2.884g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.197g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)