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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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.
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Selenium
+42.9%
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+17.7%
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Potassium
+49.2%
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Zinc
+16.4%
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Copper
+13.1%
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Manganese
+20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Sodium - 769
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Selenium
+42.9%
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Iron
+17.7%
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Potassium
+49.2%
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Zinc
+16.4%
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Copper
+13.1%
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Manganese
+20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Sodium - 769
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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Vitamin C
+18.2%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
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Vitamin B1
+39.2%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+36%
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Vitamin B5
+37.5%
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Vitamin B6
+67.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8
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Vitamin C
+18.2%
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Vitamin B12
+106.3%
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Vitamin B1
+39.2%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B3
+36%
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Vitamin B5
+37.5%
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Vitamin B6
+67.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+61.6%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Carbs
+20.5%
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Other
+16.2%
Equal in Water - 46.64
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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Fats
+61.6%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Carbs
+20.5%
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+16.2%
Equal in Water - 46.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.9%
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Saturated Fat
-47.9%
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.9%
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Saturated Fat
-47.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 16.05g |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 19.22g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 13.95g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 17.25g |
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| Calories | 326kcal | 271kcal |
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| Starch | 17.03g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 282mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 373mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 769mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 8.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.426mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 48mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.052g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 2.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 4.83g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 5.783g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 5.439g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.211g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.008g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)