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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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2677.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.969g

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets French fries Opinion
Calories 326kcal 312kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 3.43g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 14.73g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 14.31g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 14.31g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 22mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 11mg 18mg French fries
Potassium 250mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.62mg 0.81mg French fries
Sugar 0.08g 0.3g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.061mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.61mg 0.5mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 271mg 125mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.19mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 25µg 0.9µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.039mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.004mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.58mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.06g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 4.787g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 5.969g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 5.398g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.407g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.029g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.007g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 4.898g 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 French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

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

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