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

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Significant differences between wendy's chicken sandwich and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has more vitamin B1, iron, and copper; however, wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 18% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 2 times less iron than wendy's chicken sandwich. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 1.5mg of iron, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 0.62mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich 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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
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 CalciumCalcium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~250mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg
~equal in Selenium ~25µg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 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 +50.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +178.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 38% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 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 -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 6%
Starch: 16.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.87 g
Fructose: 1.14 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +87.5%
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 10.117g 47%
Fats 8.1g 22.55g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.079mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.042mg 17%
Phosphorus 161mg 271mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.618g 4.787g 14%
Sodium 401mg 708mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 0.62mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.921g 6.138g 8%
Copper 0.135mg 0.061mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.526mg 0.905mg 8%
Starch 16.1g 7%
Calories 214kcal 326kcal 6%
Cholesterol 31mg 50mg 6%
Protein 13.78g 16.46g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.254mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.19mg 2%
Carbs 21.55g 14.31g 2%
Vitamin K 10.7µg 8µg 2%
Selenium 24.4µg 25µg 1%
Calcium 23mg 11mg 1%
Potassium 228mg 250mg 1%
Fructose 1.14g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.3mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.122mg 1%
Net carbs 20.25g 14.31g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 0.08g N/A
Zinc 0.61mg 0.61mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.33µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0.161g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.54mg 0%
Leucine 0.93mg 0%
Lysine 0.83mg 0%
Methionine 0.29mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0%
Valine 0.59mg 0%
Histidine 0.38mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.233g 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 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 9.042g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's chicken sandwich Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.169g)
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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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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/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.

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