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

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How are Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Yogurt parfait different?

  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, however, Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is 38% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 17 times more Cholesterol than Yogurt parfait. While Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 50mg of Cholesterol, Yogurt parfait contains only 3mg.

WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +541%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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%
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 48% 6.9% 5% 3% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg

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
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2132.7%
Contains more OtherOther +220.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +78.9%

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
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1899.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8192.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89%

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 Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 326kcal 84kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 3.36g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 1.01g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 14.31g 14.76g Yogurt parfait
Carbs 14.31g 15.86g Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 50mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 11mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 250mg 189mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 0.62mg 0.49mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sugar 0.08g 11.68g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.061mg 0.054mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Zinc 0.61mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Phosphorus 271mg 93mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.19mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg 3.9µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.07mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 0.714mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.233mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 8µg 1.7µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 51µg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.161g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 4.787g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 0.307g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 0.122g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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 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 Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 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 Yogurt parfait
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients

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

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