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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 Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 250
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Contains more Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 250

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 B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
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 B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.905
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +24.3%
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 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 Fats +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Water +24.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient KFC Fried Chicken Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 14.31g KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 14.17g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 28.01g 22.55g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 18.79g 14.31g KFC Fried Chicken
Calories 384kcal 326kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 16.72g KFC Fried Chicken
Sugar 0g 0.08g KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 117mg 11mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.62mg KFC Fried Chicken
Magnesium 25mg 22mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 252mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 244mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 1042mg 708mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Zinc 0.87mg 0.61mg KFC Fried Chicken
Copper 0.082mg 0.061mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.298mg 0.19mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 17.2µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 66IU KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin E 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.079mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.122mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 5.42mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Cholesterol 82mg 50mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Trans Fat 0.214g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Saturated Fat 6.343g 4.787g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.448g 6.138g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 5.375g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.023g 0.017g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.044g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.764g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.017g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
KFC Fried Chicken Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
KFC Fried Chicken
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
KFC Fried Chicken
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.556g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
KFC Fried Chicken
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.

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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/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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