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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Roast beef sandwich?

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% more.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 2 times more Cholesterol than Roast beef sandwich. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 50mg of Cholesterol, Roast beef sandwich has only 30mg.

We used WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types in this article.

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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% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +325.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Sodium ~653mg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.9%
~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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g
~equal in Other ~2.41g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +474.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29%

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1150%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 326kcal 244kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 15.17g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 10.3g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 14.31g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 50mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 11mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 250mg 224mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.84g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.061mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 271mg 200mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.19mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 25µg 18.2µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 4.343mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.215mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 2.8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.389g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.787g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 3.987g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.762g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.152g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.007g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.01g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 1.465g 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 Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
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 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.