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

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How are wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and taco different?

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while taco is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, and iron.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets cover your daily need for selenium, 29% more than taco.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 4 times more vitamin B3 than taco. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 6.042mg of vitamin B3, while taco contains 1.65mg.
  • Taco is lower in cholesterol.

WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types were used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.1%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.1%

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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.3%

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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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%

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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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.384g

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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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Taco DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 3.042g 47%
Selenium 25µg 9.2µg 29%
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 1.65mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.93µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 16.46g 8.86g 15%
Fats 22.55g 12.7g 15%
Sodium 708mg 397mg 14%
Phosphorus 271mg 178mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.09mg 13%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.75mg 10%
Calcium 11mg 89mg 8%
Iron 0.62mg 1.19mg 7%
Cholesterol 50mg 28mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 15.3µg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.06mg 5%
Calories 326kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.138g 4.411g 4%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.249mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.787g 4.384g 2%
Carbs 14.31g 19.85g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Copper 0.061mg 0.077mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Potassium 250mg 209mg 1%
Net carbs 14.31g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.08g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.161g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.403g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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