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

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What are the main differences between Potato wedges and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 9 times more Vitamin C than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Potato wedges have 11.2mg of Vitamin C, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 1.3mg.
  • Potato wedges contain less Saturated Fat.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%

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.
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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +78.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +509.6%
Contains more FatsFats +925%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +323%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9818.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 123kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 2.7g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 2.2g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 11.2mg 1.3mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 14.31g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 14.31g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 50mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 15mg 11mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 250mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.62mg Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.061mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Zinc 0.37mg 0.61mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 87mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 49mg 708mg Potato wedges
Manganese 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.079mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.122mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.254mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Trans Fat 0g 0.161g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g 4.787g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 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
Potato wedges Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato wedges
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.