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

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What are the main differences between wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and potato wedges?

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in protein, fats, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet potato wedges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for protein is 33% higher.

We used WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Potato wedges

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper	+∞%
Contains more ZincZinc	+64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+211.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+57.6%
Contains more IronIron	+12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-93.1%

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Potato wedges

Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+205%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+37.8%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Folate ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat	10.117g	0.102g	67%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	9.042g		53%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.765g		48%
Selenium	25µg		45%
Fats	22.55g	2.2g	31%
Sodium	708mg	49mg	29%
Protein	16.46g	2.7g	28%
Vitamin B3	6.042mg	1.54mg	28%
Phosphorus	271mg	87mg	26%
Saturated fat	4.787g	0.55g	19%
Vitamin B5	0.905mg		18%
Cholesterol	50mg	0mg	17%
Vitamin B12	0.33µg	0µg	14%
Monounsaturated fat	6.138g	1.451g	12%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	11.2mg	11%
Calories	326kcal	123kcal	10%
Fiber		2g	8%
Manganese	0.19mg		8%
Copper	0.061mg		7%
Vitamin B6	0.254mg	0.35mg	7%
Vitamin K	8µg		7%
Vitamin B2	0.122mg	0.04mg	6%
Carbs	14.31g	25.5g	4%
Potassium	250mg	394mg	4%
Zinc	0.61mg	0.37mg	2%
Vitamin B1	0.079mg	0.1mg	2%
Magnesium	22mg	19mg	1%
Iron	0.62mg	0.7mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	5g	2.2g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	198kcal	456kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	31g	81g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	3.4	2.8	N/A
Net carbs	14.31g	23.5g	N/A
Calcium	11mg	15mg	0%
Sugar	0.08g	0.3g	N/A
Trans fat	0.161g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (EPA)	0.002g		N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.003g		N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.006g		N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.001g		N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.044g		N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.017g		N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.017g		N/A