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

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Summary of differences between veggie burgers and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, copper, and calcium; however, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 214% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Veggie burgers have 12 times more calcium than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While veggie burgers have 136mg of calcium, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have only 11mg.
  • Veggie burgers have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +288.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +509.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 WaterWater +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.46g
~equal in Carbs ~14.31g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +245.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Veggie burger 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.079mg 214%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.33µg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 10.117g 54%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.19mg 33%
Folate 124µg 31%
Fats 6.3g 22.55g 25%
Iron 2.41mg 0.62mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Saturated fat 1.44g 4.787g 15%
Cholesterol 5mg 50mg 15%
Copper 0.2mg 0.061mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 6.042mg 14%
Calcium 136mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.905mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 6.138g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.122mg 9%
Phosphorus 206mg 271mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Calories 177kcal 326kcal 7%
Sodium 569mg 708mg 6%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.61mg 6%
Selenium 22.6µg 25µg 4%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.3mg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.254mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 333mg 250mg 2%
Protein 15.7g 16.46g 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Carbs 14.27g 14.31g 0%
Net carbs 9.37g 14.31g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 0.08g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.161g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.765g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
97%
Veggie burger
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
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 - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.