KFC Fried Chicken vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between KFC Fried Chicken and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- KFC Fried Chicken has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- KFC Fried Chicken covers your daily Sodium needs 15% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 11 times less Calcium than KFC Fried Chicken. KFC Fried Chicken has 117mg of Calcium, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 11mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading 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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +963.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.17 g
Fats:
28.01 g
Carbs:
18.79 g
Water:
35.52 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.375 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 | +135.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.72 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 326kcal |
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| Protein | 14.17g | 16.46g |
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| Fats | 28.01g | 22.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.79g | 14.31g |
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| Carbs | 18.79g | 14.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 82mg | 50mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 117mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.08g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 16.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 1042mg | 708mg |
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| Vitamin A | 66IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.19mg |
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| Selenium | 17.2µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.42mg | 6.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.905mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.214g | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.343g | 4.787g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.448g | 6.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.375g | 10.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.864mg |
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| Lysine | 0.615mg |
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| Methionine | 0.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg |
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| Valine | 0.516mg |
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| Histidine | 0.337mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.764g | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.023g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 9.042g |
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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 Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.556g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.