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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
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
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
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
23% 29% 48%
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
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
100%
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 +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burger King Whopper Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Iron 4.37mg 0.62mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 10.117g 45%
Phosphorus 90mg 271mg 26%
Zinc 2.83mg 0.61mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 6.042mg 20%
Sodium 313mg 708mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.905mg 15%
Fats 12.84g 22.55g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.254mg 13%
Selenium 18.2µg 25µg 12%
Folate 47µg 12%
Protein 10.74g 16.46g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.079mg 11%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 8µg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 50mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Calories 233kcal 326kcal 5%
Copper 0.013mg 0.061mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.122mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 6.138g 4%
Calcium 39mg 11mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.25g 4.787g 2%
Potassium 169mg 250mg 2%
Fructose 1.73g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg 1%
Carbs 18.55g 14.31g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 16.75g 14.31g N/A
Sugar 4.22g 0.08g N/A
Manganese 0.18mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g 0.161g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Burger King Whopper
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper
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.

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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients
  2. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/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.