Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Pizza
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Pizza covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 26% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pizza. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.254mg of Vitamin B6, Pizza contains only 0.08mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pizza is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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
+25.5%
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Potassium
+45.3%
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Selenium
+25.6%
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Calcium
+1609.1%
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Iron
+300%
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Sodium
-15.5%
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Zinc
+119.7%
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Copper
+72.1%
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Manganese
+89.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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Phosphorus
+25.5%
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Potassium
+45.3%
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Selenium
+25.6%
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Calcium
+1609.1%
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Iron
+300%
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Sodium
-15.5%
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Zinc
+119.7%
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Copper
+72.1%
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Manganese
+89.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 B3
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+217.5%
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Vitamin K
+19.4%
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Vitamin B1
+393.7%
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Vitamin B2
+59.8%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.4
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Vitamin B3
+58%
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Vitamin B6
+217.5%
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Vitamin K
+19.4%
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Vitamin B1
+393.7%
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Vitamin B2
+59.8%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.5%
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Fats
+132.7%
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Carbs
+132.9%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
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Protein
+44.5%
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Fats
+132.7%
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Carbs
+132.9%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Equal in Other - 2.42
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+501.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+135.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+501.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
+1212.5%
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0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
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Maltose
+1212.5%
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 31.03g |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 11.39g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 9.69g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 33.33g |
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| Calories | 326kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.58g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 2.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 216mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 598mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 3.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 6.7µg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.241g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 4.465g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 2.608g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 1.681g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 1.367g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.009g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza 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.