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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 burgers

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5; however, veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, iron, copper, and calcium.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 214% more than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 10 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. While wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 50mg of cholesterol, veggie burgers have 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% 0.33% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 2.651mg 214%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.01µg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 2.023g 54%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.951mg 33%
Folate 124µg 31%
Fats 22.55g 6.3g 25%
Iron 0.62mg 2.41mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Saturated fat 4.787g 1.44g 15%
Cholesterol 50mg 5mg 15%
Copper 0.061mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 3.753mg 14%
Calcium 11mg 136mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.289mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.138g 1.778g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.244mg 9%
Phosphorus 271mg 206mg 9%
Magnesium 22mg 56mg 8%
Calories 326kcal 177kcal 7%
Sodium 708mg 569mg 6%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.26mg 6%
Selenium 25µg 22.6µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4.5mg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.303mg 4%
Vitamin K 8µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 250mg 333mg 2%
Protein 16.46g 15.7g 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Carbs 14.31g 14.27g 0%
Net carbs 14.31g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0.08g 1.07g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.161g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 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 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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