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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and selenium, while Burger King Whopper is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need for iron, 47% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 5 times more vitamin B5 than Burger King Whopper. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.905mg of vitamin B5, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.173mg.
  • Burger King Whopper is lower in sodium.

WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +604.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.18mg

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 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +143.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +75.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 29% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.787 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.117 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +737.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 0.62mg 4.37mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 3.389g 45%
Phosphorus 271mg 90mg 26%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.83mg 20%
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 2.873mg 20%
Sodium 708mg 313mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.173mg 15%
Fats 22.55g 12.84g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.091mg 13%
Selenium 25µg 18.2µg 12%
Folate 47µg 12%
Protein 16.46g 10.74g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.215mg 11%
Vitamin K 8µg 19.5µg 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 30mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Calories 326kcal 233kcal 5%
Copper 0.061mg 0.013mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.175mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.138g 4.685g 4%
Calcium 11mg 39mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.787g 4.25g 2%
Potassium 250mg 169mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.73g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.2mg 1%
Carbs 14.31g 18.55g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 14.31g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 0.08g 4.22g N/A
Manganese 0.19mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.161g 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.275g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Burger King Whopper
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
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.537g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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