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

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How are Chicken sandwich and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets different?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need of Iron 14% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Chicken sandwich contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.079mg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +427.3%
Contains more IronIron +185.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~250mg
~equal in Copper ~0.061mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg
~equal in Sodium ~708mg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +46%
Contains more FatsFats +101.5%
~equal in Protein ~16.46g
~equal in Water ~44.15g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 -55.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +812.5%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 250kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.28g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 11.19g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 19.49g 14.31g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 14.31g Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 50mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 11mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 1.77mg 0.62mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.061mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.61mg
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 753mg 708mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.19mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.079mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.122mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 6.042mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.905mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.254mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8.5µg 8µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.161g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.787g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0.97g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 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
Chicken sandwich 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
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 - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.