Burger King Whopper vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Burger King Whopper and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets different?
- Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Burger King Whopper covers your daily need of Iron 47% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Burger King Whopper contains 5 times more Zinc than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Burger King Whopper contains 2.83mg of Zinc, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.61mg.
- Burger King Whopper is lower in Sodium.
BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +369.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +143.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.117 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
13.53 g
Sucrose:
1.7 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
1.73 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.67 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +737.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 233kcal | 326kcal |
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| Protein | 10.74g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 12.84g | 22.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.75g | 14.31g |
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| Carbs | 18.55g | 14.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 50mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 4.37mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 4.22g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 2.83mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 13.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 90mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 708mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.18mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.215mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.873mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 8µg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.507g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.25g | 4.787g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.685g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.389g | 10.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.416mg |
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| Histidine | 0.253mg |
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| Fructose | 1.73g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 9.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
21%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.537g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.