Wendy's, Chicken Nuggets

Serving Size 5 pieces

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Wendy's, Chicken Nuggets with a serving size of 5 pieces has a total of 221.68 calories with 15.33 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 68 grams of food and contains 137.97 calories from fat. This item is classified as fast foods foods.

This food is a good source of selenium . Wendy's, Chicken Nuggets is a high fat food because 62.24% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Selenium 31% of DV

A serving of 68 grams of wendy's, chicken nuggets has 31% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 221.68		Calories from Fat 138
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.3g		24%
	Saturated Fat 3.3g	16%
	Trans Fat 0.11g
Cholesterol 34mg		11%
Sodium 481.4mg		20%
Total Carbohydrate 9.7g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 11g

Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1%	Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin B-12	0.22 µg	9%
Vitamin B-6	0.17 mg	10%
Vitamin C	0.88 mg	1%
Vitamin K	5.44 µg	5%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	9.73 g	3%
Sugars	0.05 g	0%
→ Sucrose	0 g	-
→ Glucose	0 g	-
→ Fructose	0 g	-
→ Lactose	0 g	-
→ Maltose	0.05 g	-
→ Galactose	0 g	-

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	15.33 g	24%
Saturated Fats	3.26 g	16%
→ Butyric Acid	0 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	0.05 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	2.31 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	0.76 g	-
→ Arachidic Acid	0.04 g	-
→ Behenic Acid	0.03 g	-
→ Lignoceric Acid	0.01 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	4.17 g	-
→ Myristoleic Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.24 g	-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	3.84 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0.07 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0 g	-
→ Nervonic Acid	0 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	6.88 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	6.25 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.55 g	-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid	0.52 g	-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid	0.03 g	-
→ Parinaric Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)	0.01 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)	0.01 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0.04 g	-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	-
Trans Fats	0.11 g	1%
Total trans-monoenoic	0.03 g	-
Total trans-polyenoic	0.08 g	-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	11.19 g	22%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	7.48 mg	1%
Copper	0.04 mg	4%
Iron	0.42 mg	2%
Magnesium	14.96 mg	4%
Manganese	0.13 mg	6%
Phosphorus	184.28 mg	15%
Potassium	170 mg	4%
Selenium	17 µg	31%
Sodium	481.44 mg	20%
Zinc	0.41 mg	4%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	34 mg	11%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Ash	1.71 g	-
Water	30.02 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Wendy's, Chicken Nuggets with 221.68calories? A brisk walk for 48 minutes, jogging for 23 minutes, or hiking for 37 minutes will help your burn off the calories in wendy's, chicken nuggets.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	46 minutes
Dancing	40 minutes
Golfing	40 minutes
Hiking	37 minutes
Light Gardening	40 minutes
Stretching	74 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	48 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	62 minutes
Aerobics	28 minutes
Basketball	30 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	23 minutes
Running - 5 mph	23 minutes
Swimming	26 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	29 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	30 minutes

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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium