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

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Summary of differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 38% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 17 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 11mg.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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 +1645.5%
Contains more IronIron +271%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.905mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 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 +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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 -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +612.5%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 228kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 13.64g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 9.66g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 20.57g 14.31g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 21.67g 14.31g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 165mg 50mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 192mg 11mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 2.3mg 0.62mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.1g Egg McMUFFIN
Copper 0.084mg 0.061mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.29mg 0.61mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 200mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 617mg 708mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin E 0.59mg Egg McMUFFIN
Manganese 0.235mg 0.19mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.079mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.122mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.161g Egg McMUFFIN
Saturated Fat 3.592g 4.787g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0.43g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0.003g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 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
Egg McMUFFIN Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.

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