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, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 34% higher.
- Nachos contain 2 times more vitamin K than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 8µg.
- 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
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 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
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 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 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% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.343g | 9.042g | 28% |
| 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% | |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.787g | 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% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.617g | 0.765g | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 14.31g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 250mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.254mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 21.5g | 22.55g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.3g | 5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 794kcal | 198kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 29g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 8.8 | 3.4 | N/A |
| 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 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.032g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.011g | 0.017g | 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% |
~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
