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

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How are Taco and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets different?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 8 times more Calcium than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Taco contains 89mg of Calcium, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.
  • Taco is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets types were 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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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 +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.1%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.7%

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 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 +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.787g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Taco 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 226kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 8.86g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 12.7g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 15.95g 14.31g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 14.31g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 50mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 22mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 11mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 1.19mg 0.62mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.061mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.61mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 397mg 708mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.19mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.079mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.122mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.33µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.787g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 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
Taco 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
22%
Taco
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
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 - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.