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

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A recap on differences between Wendy's hamburger and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 4 times more Iron than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. While Wendy's hamburger contains 2.73mg of Iron, Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain only 0.62mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wendy's hamburger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
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 +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +340.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 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 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +112.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 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 -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +552.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 +175%
~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 hamburger 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 hamburger Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 213kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 12.63g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 10.6g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 15.52g 14.31g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 14.31g Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 50mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 34mg 11mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 2.73mg 0.62mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.08g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.061mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 0.61mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 395mg 708mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 18.2µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.079mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.122mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.33µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 8µg Wendy's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.161g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 4.787g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g 0g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 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
Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.098g)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.