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

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

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Nachos are richer in Vitamin K, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 34% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 17 times more Cholesterol than Nachos. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 50mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

Food types used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.187mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +859%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.133mg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144%
~equal in Fats ~21.5g

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.4%

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Nachos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Nachos Opinion
Calories 326kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 16.46g 4.32g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 21.5g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.1mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 14.31g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 50mg 3mg Nachos
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 11mg 63mg Nachos
Potassium 250mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 0.62mg 0.75mg Nachos
Sugar 0.08g 2.17g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.061mg 0.064mg Nachos
Zinc 0.61mg 0.86mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 271mg 198mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.19mg 0.187mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg 8.6µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 0.63mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.38mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.215mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.07µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 4.787g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 5.04g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.617g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.032g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.011g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 4.343g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.614g)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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