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

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Summary of differences between Fast food and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Fast food has 4 times more Zinc than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Fast food has 2.52mg of Zinc, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 0.61mg.
  • Fast food has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more IronIron +393.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%

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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 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 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +169.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +120.1%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.787g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +612.5%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Fast food Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 297kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.52g 16.46g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 29.8g 14.31g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 14.31g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 50mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 11mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 3.06mg 0.62mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.061mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.61mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 331mg 708mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.19mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.079mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.122mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.33µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 4.787g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 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
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
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 - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.