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

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What are the differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Chicken fingers?

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Selenium is 14% more.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken fingers. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 0.33µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken fingers have only 0.16µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken fingers are lower.

We used WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg
~equal in Sodium ~769mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~8µg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.9%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 326kcal 271kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 22.55g 13.95g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.1mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Carbs 14.31g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 50mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 11mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 250mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.62mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.08g 0.4g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.2g Chicken fingers
Copper 0.061mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 0.61mg 0.71mg Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 271mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 708mg 769mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.19mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 25µg 17.5µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.16µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg 8µg
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 4.787g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.83g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 5.783g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.211g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.015g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.008g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.007g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 5.439g 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 Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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