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

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Differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Fish sandwich

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Fish sandwich have more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.254mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sandwich contains 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.9%

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.5%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +136.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.3%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +987.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Fish sandwich
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 Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 326kcal 257kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 10.29g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 12.45g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 14.31g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 14.31g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 50mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 11mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 250mg 206mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.53g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.061mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.49mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Phosphorus 271mg 116mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.19mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 25µg 18µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 2.15mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.37mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.07mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.787g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 2.595g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 6.257g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.489g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.023g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.005g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 5.561g 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 Fish sandwich
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
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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