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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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 +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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~708mg

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 0% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 +55.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.46g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 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 -29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +474.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1150%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Roast beef sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 244kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 15.17g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 10.3g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 20.91g 14.31g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 14.31g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 50mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 11mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 2.64mg 0.62mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.061mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.61mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 653mg 708mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.19mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.079mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.122mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.33µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 4.787g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 1.5g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 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
Roast beef sandwich 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
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 - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
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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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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.