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

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The main differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and McFlurry

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, yet McFlurry is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 37% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 13 times more Sodium than McFlurry. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 708mg of Sodium, while McFlurry contains 54mg.

Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more IronIron +129.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +313%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.5%
Contains more FatsFats +249.1%
Contains more OtherOther +163.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.117 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +267.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3487.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +250%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets McFlurry Opinion
Calories 326kcal 177kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 4.02g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 6.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 26.62g McFlurry
Carbs 14.31g 26.82g McFlurry
Cholesterol 50mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 11mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 250mg 208mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 0.27mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sugar 0.08g 24.37g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Copper 0.061mg 0.044mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Zinc 0.61mg 0.54mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 271mg 116mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.19mg 0.046mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.051mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 0.139mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.73mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.053mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.281g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Saturated Fat 4.787g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 1.67g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 0.282g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 0.21g McFlurry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets McFlurry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

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

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