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

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

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Cheeseburger is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Cheeseburger. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 271mg of Phosphorus, Cheeseburger contains only 161mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheeseburger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +981.8%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.3%

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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.3%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.2%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +475%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 326kcal 308kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 22.55g 14.72g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 14.31g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 50mg 43mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 11mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 250mg 196mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.08g 4.88g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.061mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.61mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 271mg 161mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.19mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 25µg 19.6µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 5.217mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.545mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.228mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.57g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 4.787g 6.473g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 5.413g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.658g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 0g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.125g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.005g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.015g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.004g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 1.322g 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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.