Chicken fingers vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken fingers and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets?
- Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for selenium is 14% more.
- Chicken fingers have 2 times more vitamin B6 than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While chicken fingers have 0.426mg of vitamin B6, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 0.254mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.
We used Fast foods, chicken tenders and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
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Water
~44.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 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 | -47.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 10.117g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 25µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 6.042mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.254mg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 22.55g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.787g | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.33µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.905mg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 16.46g | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 373mg | 250mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 6.138g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 326kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 708mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 271mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 14.31g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.765g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 9.042g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)