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 and phosphorus, 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
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 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
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 | +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 B1Vitamin B1 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.3% |
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% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 137mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 708mg | 434mg | 12% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 14.64g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.211mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.46g | 11.26g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.787g | 2.833g | 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% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 25µg | 25.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| 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 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 5.106g | 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 OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.4% |
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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
