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

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Differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Pepperoni Pizza have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.905mg of Vitamin B5, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.378mg.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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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 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1227.3%
Contains more IronIron +245.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~692mg

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% 10% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.1%
~equal in Water ~40.8g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

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
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%

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
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2412.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 326kcal 298kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 11.97g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 14.21g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 14.31g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 50mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Calcium 11mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 250mg 199mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 0.08g 3.2g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.061mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 0.61mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 271mg 205mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 692mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.19mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 25µg 20.6µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.84mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.378mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.14mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 8µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.161g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.787g 5.271g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.415g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 3.465g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0g 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
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 0.357g 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 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
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 Pepperoni Pizza
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
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.