Chicken McNuggets vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken McNuggets and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Chicken McNuggets contain 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain only 0.079mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chicken McNuggets are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
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Iron
+43.5%
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Sodium
-20.1%
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Copper
+24.5%
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Manganese
+35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 250
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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Iron
+43.5%
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Sodium
-20.1%
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Copper
+24.5%
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Manganese
+35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 250
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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.
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Vitamin B1
+102.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.5%
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Vitamin B6
+56.7%
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Vitamin B2
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
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Vitamin B1
+102.5%
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Vitamin B3
+22.5%
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Vitamin B6
+56.7%
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Vitamin B2
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+13.8%
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Other
+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Carbs - 14.31
Equal in Water - 44.15
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
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Fats
+13.8%
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Other
+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Carbs - 14.31
Equal in Water - 44.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-31.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
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Saturated Fat
-31.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Maltose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 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
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Sucrose
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Maltose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 14.31g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 22.55g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 14.31g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 326kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.08g | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 271mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 250mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 708mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.061mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.33µg | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 50mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 4.787g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 10.117g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 9.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.017g |
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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
33%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.08 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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