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

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Differences between Fish sandwich and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Fish sandwich. Fish sandwich contains 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.079mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
~equal in Water ~44.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -59.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +987.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Fish sandwich 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 257kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 10.29g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 12.45g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.3mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 14.31g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 14.31g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 50mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 11mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 1.5mg 0.62mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.061mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 116mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 602mg 708mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.19mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.079mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.122mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.33µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.161g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.787g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 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
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish 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 - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.