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

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Summary of differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Veggie burger

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 214% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 10 times more Cholesterol than Veggie burger. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 50mg of Cholesterol, Veggie burger has only 5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +288.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400.5%
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +509.1%
~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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.7g
~equal in Carbs ~14.27g
~equal in Other ~2.52g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +245.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.9%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Veggie burger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 326kcal 177kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 15.7g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 6.3g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 14.31g 9.37g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Carbs 14.31g 14.27g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Cholesterol 50mg 5mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 22mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 11mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 250mg 333mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.62mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Sugar 0.08g 1.07g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.061mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 0.61mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 271mg 206mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 569mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.19mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 25µg 22.6µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.753mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.289mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.161g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 4.787g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 1.778g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 2.023g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.081g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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