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McChicken Sandwich vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mcChicken Sandwich and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • McChicken Sandwich has more iron, vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 19% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 8 times less calcium than mcChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich contains 88mg of calcium, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mcChicken Sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
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 +700%
Contains more IronIron +180.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 CarbsCarbs +95.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +70.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11%
~equal in Water ~44.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +437.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
McChicken Sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Selenium 25µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 10.117g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 20%
Phosphorus 139mg 271mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 18%
Iron 1.74mg 0.62mg 14%
Fats 13.21g 22.55g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 6.042mg 13%
Protein 10.43g 16.46g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.079mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.346g 4.787g 11%
Calcium 88mg 11mg 8%
Cholesterol 27mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.122mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Carbs 27.97g 14.31g 5%
Sodium 624mg 708mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 6.138g 4%
Calories 273kcal 326kcal 3%
Copper 0.082mg 0.061mg 2%
Potassium 173mg 250mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 26.67g 14.31g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.57g 0.08g N/A
Zinc 0.63mg 0.61mg 0%
Trans fat 0.079g 0.161g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McChicken Sandwich 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
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 - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.441g)
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.

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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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