Team 1 Period 5

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Original Chocolate Frosted Serving Size: 1 Doughnut [69 g] Calories per serving: 270 Caloric Ratios: Total Fat [ 13 g, 20%], Cholesterol [ 20 mg, 7%], Sodium [320 mg, 13%], Carbohydrates [ 36 g, 12%], Protein [ 3 g, 4%] Benefits: High in carbohydrates which provides immediate energy, contains iron that increases your energy and can eliminate fatigue Non Benefits: High in saturated fat which can lead to clogged arteries and heart disease or stroke, only has 1 g of fiber which is necessary for blood sugar control and prevention of diabetes.

Wendy’s [Chicken] Nuggets Serving Size: 11 g Calories per Serving: 176 Caloric Ratios: Total Fat [11 g, 17%], Cholesterol [26 mg, 9%], Protein [9 g, 20%], Carbohydrates [ 10 g, 3%] Benefits: High in fat which promotes healthy daily function and long term energy, also high in protein which helps maintain body tissues and constructs organs and bones. Non Benefits: Contains a lot of sodium which raises blood pressure, high in cholesterol which can clog arteries with plaque and raise LDL levels and lower HDL

Nuggets vs. Doughnut We consider the doughnut to be healthier than the nuggets because the doughnut has more carbohydrates and fat which provides long term and immediate energy, and is lower in sodium, so it does not raise your blood pressure as high. The doughnut also contains less cholesterol so it does not raise your LDL levels which promote plaque buildup and heart disease. Vs.

The Winner!