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Hash browns vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hash browns and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Hash browns have less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +6150%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +6150%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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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Contains more Vitamin C +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 5% 20% 29% 114% 55% 59% 0% 42% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +538%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Other +13.5%
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +538%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Other +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hash browns Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 14.31g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 17.04g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 28.88g 14.31g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 11mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.62mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 98mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 355mg 250mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 708mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.61mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Copper 0.1mg 0.061mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 0.4µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.3mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.079mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.122mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.161g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.787g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 6.138g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
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 - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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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