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

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The main differences between french fries and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • French fries are richer in potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 44% higher.
  • French fries contain 2 times more potassium than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. French fries contain 579mg of potassium, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 250mg.
  • French fries contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2677.8%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 CVitamin C +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +189.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.138g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 25µg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 10.117g 31%
Protein 3.43g 16.46g 26%
Sodium 210mg 708mg 22%
Phosphorus 125mg 271mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 6.042mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Fats 14.73g 22.55g 12%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.336g 4.787g 11%
Potassium 579mg 250mg 10%
Carbs 41.44g 14.31g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.254mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.079mg 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.905mg 7%
Copper 0.124mg 0.061mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.122mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 8µg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 22mg 3%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.19mg 2%
Iron 0.81mg 0.62mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 326kcal 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 14.31g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.161g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 6.138g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
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 - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.