Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and French fries
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, yet French fries are richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 44% higher.
Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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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Phosphorus
+116.8%
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Zinc
+22%
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Selenium
+2677.8%
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Calcium
+63.6%
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Iron
+30.6%
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Magnesium
+59.1%
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Potassium
+131.6%
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Sodium
-70.3%
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Copper
+103.3%
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Manganese
+30%
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Phosphorus
+116.8%
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Zinc
+22%
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Selenium
+2677.8%
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Calcium
+63.6%
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Iron
+30.6%
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Magnesium
+59.1%
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Potassium
+131.6%
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-70.3%
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Copper
+103.3%
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Manganese
+30%
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 B2
+212.8%
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Vitamin B3
+101.1%
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Vitamin B5
+56%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+261.5%
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Vitamin B1
+115.2%
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Vitamin B6
+46.5%
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Vitamin K
+40%
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Vitamin B2
+212.8%
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Vitamin B3
+101.1%
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Vitamin B5
+56%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+261.5%
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Vitamin B1
+115.2%
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Vitamin B6
+46.5%
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Vitamin K
+40%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+379.9%
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Fats
+53.1%
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Water
+14.5%
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Other
+36.8%
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Carbs
+189.6%
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16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
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2.53 g
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3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
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Protein
+379.9%
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Fats
+53.1%
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+14.5%
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+36.8%
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Carbs
+189.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87.4%
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Saturated Fat
-51.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+87.4%
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Saturated Fat
-51.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 37.64g |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 3.43g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 14.73g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 41.44g |
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| Calories | 326kcal | 312kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 579mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 210mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.124mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.247mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 3.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.372mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg | 11.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 2.336g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 5.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 5.398g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0g |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.