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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 of 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.
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Copper +369.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +604.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +363.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Copper +369.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +604.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +363.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 5% 20% 29% 114% 55% 59% 0% 42% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +27.8%
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 Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +737.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +737.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Burger King Whopper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
22%
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 contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.