Wendy's - WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.
With 15.87 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and high in trans fats. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 11, for Wendy's - WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 19% | |
| Calories from Fat | 63% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 30% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.93 mg | 9.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 0.8 mg | 0.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Phosphorus | 287.1 mg | 28.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 679.1 mg | 28.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0.67 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Selenium | 25.1 mcg | 35.8% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Starch | 14.7 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0.1 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.9 g | 31.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Leucine | 1.1 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1.1 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.5 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 35.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 3.2 g | |||
| Total Trans Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 2.4 g | |||
| Total Trans Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 0.8 g | |||
| Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.1 mg | |||
| Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 4.8 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 Calories from Fat 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4 g 26.8%
Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%
Trans Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 37.5 mg 12.5%
Sodium 509.3 mg 21.2%
Total Carbohydrates 11.5 g 3.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars
Protein 11.9 g 23.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 1.8% Iron 3.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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