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 dogs?
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 3 times more vitamin B5 than hot dogs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 0.905mg of vitamin B5, while hot dogs have 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +375.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.787 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.57µg | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 4.404g | 38% |
| Selenium | 25µg | 12.5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 2.665mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 1090mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.138g | 11.386g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.787g | 7.666g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.46g | 10.26g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 77mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 25.76g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.31g | 4.17g | 3% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.31g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.161g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
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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