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

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

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Cheeseburger contains 11 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Cheeseburger contains 119mg of Calcium, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain only 11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.8%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%

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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +95.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -26%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +475%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 308kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.51g 16.46g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 26.03g 14.31g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 14.31g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 50mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 11mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 2.71mg 0.62mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.061mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.61mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 515mg 708mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.19mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.079mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.122mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.33µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.787g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
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 - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.