Roast beef sandwich vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between roast beef sandwich and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets?
- Roast beef sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
- Roast beef sandwich has 4 times more iron than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While roast beef sandwich has 2.64mg of iron, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 0.62mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in roast beef sandwich is lower.
We used Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.4% |
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 | +174.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.9% |
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Protein
~16.46g
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Other
~2.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 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 | -29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +474.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1150% |
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Sucrose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 10.117g | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.33µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.64mg | 0.62mg | 25% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 22.55g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 2.27mg | 0.61mg | 15% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.122mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 25µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.079mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 6.042mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 271mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.399g | 4.787g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.987g | 6.138g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 326kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.21g | 14.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.254mg | 3% |
| Protein | 15.17g | 16.46g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 708mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 250mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.91g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.389g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.765g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 9.042g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
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 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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