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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 covers your daily need of 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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 326kcal 226kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 8.86g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 12.7g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.4mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 14.31g 15.95g Taco
Carbs 14.31g 19.85g Taco
Cholesterol 50mg 28mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 11mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 250mg 209mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 0.08g 0.9g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.061mg 0.077mg Taco
Zinc 0.61mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 271mg 178mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.19mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 25µg 9.2µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.05mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.06mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 1.65mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.09mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 8µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.467g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.787g 4.384g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 4.411g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 3.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.166g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.011g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.004g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 2.708g 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 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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