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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and McChicken Sandwich

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while McChicken Sandwich have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 19% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 4.787g of Saturated Fat, while McChicken Sandwich contains 2.346g.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 16% 117% 23% 93% 17% 21% 25% 137%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 5% 20% 29% 114% 55% 59% 0% 42% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Equal in Other - 2.28
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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Equal in Other - 2.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.117 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +437.5%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +437.5%

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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 14.31g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 16.46g 10.43g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 13.21g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 14.31g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 326kcal 273kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.57g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 11mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 0.62mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 271mg 139mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Potassium 250mg 173mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 624mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.061mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.19mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.942mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.19µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Cholesterol 50mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.787g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.401g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 4.964g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.009g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 4.396g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.016g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.43g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.01g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets McChicken Sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.441g)
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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

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