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

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A recap on differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Pizza

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Pizza covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 26% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pizza. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.254mg of Vitamin B6, Pizza contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pizza is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1609.1%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.5%
Contains more FatsFats +132.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.9%
~equal in Water ~43.17g
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +501.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.465g

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1212.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Pizza Opinion
Calories 326kcal 266kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 11.39g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 9.69g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 14.31g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 14.31g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 50mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 11mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 250mg 172mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 0.08g 3.58g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.061mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.61mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 271mg 216mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.19mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 25µg 19.9µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.825mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.08mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 8µg 6.7µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.241g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.787g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 2.608g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.681g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.175g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.009g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 1.367g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets 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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.