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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 phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for iron, 14% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • 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

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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~245mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg
~equal in Sodium ~753mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin K ~8.5µg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
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
~equal in Other ~2.7g

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
22% 46% 32%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
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

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 sandwich
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 sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 3.177g 46%
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%
Saturated fat 4.787g 2.123g 12%
Phosphorus 271mg 185mg 12%
Folate 47µg 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%
Calcium 11mg 58mg 5%
Cholesterol 50mg 35mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.138g 4.481g 4%
Calories 326kcal 250kcal 4%
Carbs 14.31g 20.89g 2%
Sodium 708mg 753mg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.8mg 1%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.219mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.061mg 0.067mg 1%
Protein 16.46g 16.28g 0%
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 - ALA 0.765g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.