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

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A recap on differences between Pizza and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pizza covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 26% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Pizza contains 17 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Pizza contains 188mg of Calcium, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain only 11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pizza is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 Calcium +1609.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Contains more Calcium +1609.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 5% 20% 29% 114% 55% 59% 0% 42% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Equal in Water - 44.15
Equal in Other - 2.53
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +132.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Equal in Water - 44.15
Equal in Other - 2.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.787
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.787

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1212.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1212.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 14.31g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 9.69g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 33.33g 14.31g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 11mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.62mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 172mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 598mg 708mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.61mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.061mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.19mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.3mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.079mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.122mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.33µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 50mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.787g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
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 - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.