Hot dog vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Hot dog and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets?
- Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Hot dog has 9 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Hot dog has 99mg of Calcium, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 11mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain less Saturated Fat.
We used Frankfurter, meat and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 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 | +85.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 326kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 22.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 14.31g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 14.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 50mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0.08g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.61mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 708mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 4.787g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.386g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 10.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
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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