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

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

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet McGriddles are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 19% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 2 times more Vitamin B5 than McGriddles. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.905mg of Vitamin B5, while McGriddles contain 0.384mg.
  • McGriddles contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more IronIron +129%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.6%
~equal in Sodium ~737mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.198mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.4%
~equal in Water ~40.11g
~equal in Other ~2.47g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.7%

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +500%
~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 McGriddles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals 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 McGriddles Opinion
Calories 326kcal 312kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 8.41g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 17.76g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 14.31g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 50mg 24mg McGriddles
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 11mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 250mg 145mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 0.08g 11.23g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1g McGriddles
Copper 0.061mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.61mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 271mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 708mg 737mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Manganese 0.19mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.082mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.384mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.108mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.27µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.956g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Saturated Fat 4.787g 5.435g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 2.591g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 0.14g McGriddles
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 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 McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.648g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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