Taco salad vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco salad and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets different?
- Taco salad is higher in calcium, zinc, and iron; however, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 41% higher.
- Taco salad contains 9 times more calcium than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While taco salad contains 97mg of calcium, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain only 11mg.
- Taco salad has less saturated fat.
Fast foods, taco salad and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +781.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1036.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 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 | -28% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +135.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1045.8% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 10.117g | 62% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 25µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 6.042mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 271mg | 28% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 22.55g | 23% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 16.46g | 20% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 708mg | 14% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 326kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 6.138g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 4.787g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.905mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 14.31g | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 250mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.33µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.161g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.341g)
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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