Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Wendy's chicken sandwich
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Copper.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 18% more than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich has 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets have 10.117g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 3.086g.
- Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.
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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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +109.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
13.78 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
54.94 g
Other:
1.63 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.117 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +110.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.87 g
Fructose:
1.14 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +87.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 326kcal | 214kcal |
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| Protein | 16.46g | 13.78g |
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| Fats | 22.55g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.31g | 20.25g |
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| Carbs | 14.31g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 31mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 250mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.61mg | |
| Starch | 16.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 708mg | 401mg |
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| Manganese | 0.19mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 25µg | 24.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.042mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 0.526mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.254mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.33µg | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 10.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.161g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.787g | 1.618g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.138g | 2.921g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.117g | 3.086g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.54mg |
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| Leucine | 0.93mg |
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| Lysine | 0.83mg |
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| Methionine | 0.29mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.59mg |
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| Histidine | 0.38mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.14g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.765g | 0.233g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.042g | 2.705g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.169g)
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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