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Wendy's Chicken Nuggets - 5 pieces - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Chicken Nuggets - 5 pieces

Wendy's - Chicken Nuggets - 5 pieces has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 17.33g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 13.33 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 25, for Wendy's - Chicken Nuggets - 5 pieces, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium653.3 mg27.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.3 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.3 g26.7%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.7 g28.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4 g20%Top 30%High

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 490 mg 20.4%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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