Nachos vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nachos and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Nachos are richer in vitamin K and calcium, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 34% higher.
- Nachos contain 6 times more calcium than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Nachos contain 63mg of calcium, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.
- Nachos contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +859% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +371.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 6.042mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 10.117g | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 25µg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 16.46g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 6.138g | 20% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 708mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 50mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.787g | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.905mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.33µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 271mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 14.31g | 7% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 362mg | 250mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.254mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 22.55g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.765g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 9.042g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +281% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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 | -54.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
