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

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Differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Fish sandwich

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Fish sandwich have more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.254mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sandwich contains 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 Phosphorus +133.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
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%

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 B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.9%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Equal in Water - 48.44
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
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
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.5%
Equal in Water - 48.44

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +987.5%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
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.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Fish sandwich
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 Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 14.31g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 16.46g 10.29g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 12.45g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 14.31g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 326kcal 257kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.53g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 11mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.62mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 271mg 116mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 250mg 206mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.49mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Copper 0.061mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.19mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 25µg 18µg 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 1.3mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 2.15mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.37mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.07mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 50mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.787g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 2.595g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 6.257g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.005g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 5.561g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.023g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.489g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Fish sandwich
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
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
40%
Fish sandwich

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. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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