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Mashed potato vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mashed potato and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher than Mashed potato in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets covers your daily Selenium needs 44% more than Mashed potato.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mashed potato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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 CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3025%

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 0% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 WaterWater +80.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +897.6%
Contains more FatsFats +699.6%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%
~equal in Carbs ~14.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +752.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +653.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 89kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 1.65g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 2.82g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 13.35g 14.31g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 14.65g 14.31g Mashed potato
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 18mg 11mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 250mg Mashed potato
Iron 0.31mg 0.62mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sugar 0.5g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.061mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Zinc 0.22mg 0.61mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Phosphorus 59mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 306mg 708mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 0.8µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.079mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.122mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 5.9µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.161g Mashed potato
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 4.787g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
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 - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.21g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.