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

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A recap on differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Wendy's hamburger

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Wendy's hamburger. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.905mg of Vitamin B5, Wendy's hamburger contains only 0.336mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wendy's hamburger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +340.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.9%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Wendy's hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +340.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +304.9%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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%
Wendy's hamburger
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% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +32.3%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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
Wendy's hamburger
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Wendy's hamburger
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +175%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
Wendy's hamburger
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +175%

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 14.31g 15.52g Wendy's hamburger
Protein 16.46g 12.63g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 10.6g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 14.31g 16.82g Wendy's hamburger
Calories 326kcal 213kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 0g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.08g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 11mg 34mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 0.62mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 271mg 103mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 250mg 195mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.61mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.061mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.19mg 0.187mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg 18.2µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.5mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.225mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.336mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.114mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 8µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 50mg 35mg Wendy's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.161g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 4.787g 3.689g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.077g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.