Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, protein, and fats, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need for vitamin B12 31% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 6.042mg of vitamin B3, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 2.22mg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in saturated fat.
WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +990.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.08µg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 5.952g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 2.22mg | 24% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.042g | 5.106g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 137mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 22.55g | 14.64g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.56mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 434mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.211mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.46g | 11.26g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.787g | 2.833g | 9% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.765g | 0.614g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.138g | 4.005g | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.31g | 26.39g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 25µg | 25.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 198kcal | 250kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 31g | 35g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.4 | 3.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 14.31g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.161g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.002g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.044g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.017g | 0.007g | N/A |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.4% |
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
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
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +437.5% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
