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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 10.117g | 56% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.62mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.33µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.079mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 271mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.122mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.61mg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 22.55g | 16% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 708mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 25µg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.905mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 14.31g | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 6.138g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 6.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.254mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 250mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 4.787g | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 16.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.765g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 9.042g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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