Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and chicken sandwich different?
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in fats, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets cover your daily need for fats 17% more than chicken sandwich.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.33µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
- Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +427.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 3.177g | 46% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.765g | 0.197g | 36% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.042g | 2.884g | 36% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 11.19g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.77mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 185mg | 12% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.787g | 2.123g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 7.72mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.383mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 25µg | 19.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.13µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 250kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.138g | 4.481g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.31g | 20.89g | 2% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 753mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 5 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.46g | 16.28g | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 198kcal | 154kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 31g | 40g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.4 | 3.6 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 14.31g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 8.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.161g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.044g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.017g | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.28g
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +812.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
