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

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Differences between fish sandwiches and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B1, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 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 sandwiches. Fish sandwiches contain 0.21mg of vitamin B1, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.079mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fish sandwiches 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% 2% 11% 3% 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 10.117g 26%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 6.042mg 24%
Phosphorus 116mg 271mg 22%
Fats 12.45g 22.55g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.33µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.254mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.949g 4.787g 13%
Selenium 18µg 25µg 13%
Protein 10.29g 16.46g 12%
Folate 46µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.905mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.079mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 0.62mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6.138g 9%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 50mg 5%
Sodium 602mg 708mg 5%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8µg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Carbs 26.69g 14.31g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 257kcal 326kcal 3%
Calcium 37mg 11mg 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.19mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.061mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.122mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 250mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.3mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 14.31g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0.161g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
27%
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.