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

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Summary of differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Fast food

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 2 times more Sodium than Fast food. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 708mg of Sodium, Fast food has only 331mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +463.6%
Contains more IronIron +393.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.9%

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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +169.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.617mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.493g

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% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +612.5%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Fast food Opinion
Calories 326kcal 297kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 22.55g 12.01g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 14.31g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 50mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 11mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 250mg 197mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0.08g 4.88g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.061mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.61mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 271mg 134mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.19mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 25µg 20.3µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 5.617mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.53mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.212mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 8µg 4.9µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.514g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.787g 4.493g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.835g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.68g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.121g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.004g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.009g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 1.391g 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 Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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