Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 326 kcal |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 14 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 5 pieces (68 g) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 12.1 (acidic) |
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 95% of foods
Maltose ⓘHigher in Maltose content than 92% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 89% of foods
Vitamin K ⓘHigher in Vitamin K content than 89% of foods
Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 87% of foods
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 326 | |
| Calories in 5 pieces | 222 | 68 g |
| Calories in 10 pieces | 463 | 142 g |
| Calories for different varieties of wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets (this food) | 326 | 100 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC DOUBLE, with cheese | 241 | 100 g |
| WEND'YS, Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 278 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 5 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 198 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 31 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 3.4 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
3.9mg of 90mg
4.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.24mg of 1mg
20%
Vitamin B2:
0.37mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B3:
18mg of 16mg
113%
Vitamin B5:
2.7mg of 5mg
54%
Vitamin B6:
0.76mg of 1mg
59%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0.99µg of 2µg
41%
Vitamin K:
24µg of 120µg
20%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 33%
16.5 g of 50 g
16.5 g (33% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 35%
22.6 g of 65 g
22.6 g (35% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
14.3 g of 300 g
14.3 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
44.2 g of 2,000 g
44.2 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.5 g
2.5 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
4.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
6.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sugar:
0.08 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
14 g
All nutrients for Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 16g | 39% | 32% |
5.8 times more than Broccoli
|
| Protein per 100 calories | 5g | N/A | 45% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 198kcal | N/A | 52% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 31g | N/A | 74% | |
| Fats | 23g | 35% | 13% |
1.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.4 | N/A | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% | 30% |
40.8 times less than Lemon
|
| Carbs | 14g | 5% | 42% |
2 times less than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 14g | N/A | 39% |
3.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% | 33% |
7.5 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | 46% |
6.4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% | 71% |
11.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 250mg | 7% | 44% |
1.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.62mg | 8% | 71% |
4.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.08g | N/A | 55% |
112.1 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | 61% |
2.3 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 6% | 57% |
10.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 39% | 14% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 708mg | 31% | 11% |
1.4 times more than White bread
|
| Selenium | 25µg | 45% | 20% | |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 8% | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 50% |
3.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 9% | 57% |
1.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 6mg | 38% | 18% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.91mg | 18% | 13% |
1.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 20% | 34% |
2.1 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | 41% |
2.1 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | 11% |
12.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans fat | 0.16g | N/A | 17% |
92.5 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated fat | 4.8g | 24% | 22% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.1g | N/A | 19% |
1.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10g | N/A | 5% |
4.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 17% |
345 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 13% |
486.7 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.77g | N/A | 2% |
11.9 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 16% |
28.3 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 5% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | N/A | 1% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | 4% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.02g | N/A | 5% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9g | N/A | 2% |
1.4 times less than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
35%
Total Fat
23g
22%
Saturated Fat 4.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
17%
Cholesterol 50mg
31%
Sodium 708mg
4.8%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
11mg
1.1%
Iron
0.62mg
7.8%
Potassium
250mg
7.4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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