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

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Significant differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Submarine sandwich

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Submarine sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets covers your daily Phosphorus needs 23% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich has 2 times less Cholesterol than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 50mg of Cholesterol, while Submarine sandwich has 27mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1454.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +191.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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 25% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.9%

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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.5%
Contains more FatsFats +124.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.8%

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
83% 7% 7% 2%
Starch: 15.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.4 g
Lactose: 0.08 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +487.5%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Submarine 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 Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 326kcal 213kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 10.52g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 10.04g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 14.31g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 14.31g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 50mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 11mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 250mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.62mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0.08g 3.18g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.061mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 271mg 112mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.19mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 25µg 19.9µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 4.323mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.555mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.203mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.22µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg 4.5µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.1mg Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.787g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 3.716g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 1.927g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Fructose 0g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.104g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.013g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 1.665g 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 Submarine 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
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/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.