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Fast food vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fast food and McGriddles

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus.
  • McGriddles covers your daily Phosphorus needs 26% more than Fast food.
  • Fast food contains 3 times more Zinc than McGriddles. While Fast food contains 2.52mg of Zinc, McGriddles contain only 0.76mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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.
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +80.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +80.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Equal in Calcium - 63

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1521.4%
Contains more Maltose +18.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +90.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
55% 35% 5% 4%
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1521.4%
Contains more Maltose +18.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +90.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 16.52g 8.41g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 31.5g 31.25g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.14g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 11.23g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 3.06mg 1.42mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 197mg 145mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 737mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.76mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.079mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.198mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.209mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.156mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.082mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.384mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.108mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 37µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.27µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.956g Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 5.435g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.591g McGriddles
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fast food McGriddles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
46%
Fast food
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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