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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 from 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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 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%
~equal in Copper ~0.061mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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.
Nachos
6
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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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.
Nachos Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 343kcal 326kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 21.5g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 31.71g 14.31g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 14.31g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 50mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 11mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 250mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.62mg Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.061mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.61mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 313mg 708mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 8.6µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.079mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.122mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.161g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.787g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 6.138g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 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 0.011g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 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
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
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 - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.614g)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.