Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Hot dog?
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
- Hot dog's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Hot dog. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 0.905mg of Vitamin B5, while Hot dog has 0.31mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain less Sodium.
We used WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Frankfurter, meat types in this comparison.
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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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Magnesium
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+31.6%
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Potassium
+64.5%
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Sodium
-35%
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Manganese
+322.2%
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Selenium
+100%
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Calcium
+800%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Zinc
+96.7%
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Copper
+59%
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Magnesium
+46.7%
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Phosphorus
+31.6%
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Potassium
+64.5%
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Sodium
-35%
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Manganese
+322.2%
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Selenium
+100%
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Calcium
+800%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Zinc
+96.7%
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Copper
+59%
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+43.6%
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Vitamin B3
+126.7%
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Vitamin B5
+191.9%
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Vitamin B6
+53%
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Vitamin B12
+375.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.121
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+43.6%
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Vitamin B3
+126.7%
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Vitamin B5
+191.9%
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Vitamin B6
+53%
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Vitamin B12
+375.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.121
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+60.4%
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Carbs
+243.2%
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Fats
+14.2%
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Water
+27.5%
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Other
+38.3%
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
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2.53 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
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Protein
+60.4%
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Carbs
+243.2%
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Fats
+14.2%
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+27.5%
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+38.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.5%
Saturated Fat:
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.404 g
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Saturated Fat
-37.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+85.5%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 25.76g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 4.17g |
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| Calories | 326kcal | 290kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.08g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 1090mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.166mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.57µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 77mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 7.666g |
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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 | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 4.404g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
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.