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.
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Manganese
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.5%
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Selenium
+25.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 250
Equal in Sodium - 708
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.061
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Calcium
+427.3%
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Iron
+185.5%
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Manganese
+15.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.5%
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Selenium
+25.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 250
Equal in Sodium - 708
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
Equal in Copper - 0.061
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
+191.1%
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Vitamin B2
+145.9%
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Vitamin B3
+27.8%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+50.8%
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Vitamin C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8
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Vitamin B1
+191.1%
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Vitamin B2
+145.9%
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Vitamin B3
+27.8%
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Vitamin B5
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+50.8%
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Vitamin C
+62.5%
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Vitamin B12
+153.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+46%
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Water
+10.8%
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Fats
+101.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Water - 44.15
Equal in Other - 2.53
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 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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Carbs
+46%
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Water
+10.8%
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Fats
+101.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.46
Equal in Water - 44.15
Equal in Other - 2.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.177 g
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
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Saturated Fat
-55.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+218.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+812.5%
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
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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Maltose
+812.5%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 19.49g | 14.31g |
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| Protein | 16.28g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 11.19g | 22.55g |
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| Carbs | 20.89g | 14.31g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 326kcal |
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| Starch | 16.5g |
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| Fructose | 0.97g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.64g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 185mg | 271mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 250mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 708mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.61mg | |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.061mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.254mg |
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| Folate | 47µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 50mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.123g | 4.787g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.481g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 10.117g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 9.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)