Chicken fingers vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken fingers and McGriddles different?
- Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, McGriddles are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 32% higher.
- Chicken fingers contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than McGriddles. While Chicken fingers contain 0.426mg of Vitamin B6, McGriddles contain only 0.108mg.
- McGriddles have less Cholesterol.
Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+157.2%
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Manganese
+15.2%
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Calcium
+270.6%
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Iron
+94.5%
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Phosphorus
+12.1%
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Copper
+14.5%
Equal in Sodium - 737
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+157.2%
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Manganese
+15.2%
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Calcium
+270.6%
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Iron
+94.5%
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Phosphorus
+12.1%
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Copper
+14.5%
Equal in Sodium - 737
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.7%
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Vitamin B3
+166.6%
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Vitamin B5
+224%
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Vitamin B6
+294.4%
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Vitamin B1
+90%
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Folate
+94.7%
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Vitamin B12
+68.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.7%
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Vitamin B3
+166.6%
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Vitamin B5
+224%
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Vitamin B6
+294.4%
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Vitamin B1
+90%
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Folate
+94.7%
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Vitamin B12
+68.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+128.5%
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Water
+16.3%
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Other
+19%
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Fats
+27.3%
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Carbs
+81.2%
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
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2.94 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
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Protein
+128.5%
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Water
+16.3%
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+19%
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Fats
+27.3%
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Carbs
+81.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+1440%
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Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.05g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 19.22g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 13.95g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 17.25g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 17.03g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 373mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 769mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 5.435g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 2.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.