McFlurry vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcFlurry and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- McFlurry is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B3, protein, fats, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 37% higher.
- McFlurry contains 12 times more calcium than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. McFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.
- McFlurry contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1127.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +313% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4246.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +379.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 10.117g | 66% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.042g | 53% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.765g | 48% | |
| Selenium | 25µg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 6.042mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 708mg | 28% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 16.46g | 25% |
| Fats | 6.46g | 22.55g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 271mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.254mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 50mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.33µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 6.138g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 326kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 4.787g | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 14.31g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.905mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 250mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.3g | 5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 440kcal | 198kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 56g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 3.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
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 | -28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3487.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
16.9 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
6.23 g
Maltose:
0.28 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +250% |
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