Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Chicken McNuggets
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Chicken McNuggets. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 10.117g of Polyunsaturated fat, Chicken McNuggets contain only 5.61g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken McNuggets are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
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Protein
~15.79g
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Carbs
~15.09g
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Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
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Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 326kcal | 302kcal |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 19.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 15.09g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 15.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 44mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Potassium | 250mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.08g | |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 566mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.33µg | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 3.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 5.105g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
32%
Comparison summary
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 McNuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.526g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.08 g)
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.