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McGriddles vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McGriddles and Chicken fingers different?

  • McGriddles are higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 32% higher.
  • McGriddles contain 4 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. While McGriddles contain 63mg of Calcium, Chicken fingers contain only 17mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less Saturated Fat.

McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Contains more Calcium +270.6%
Contains more Iron +94.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +157.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Sodium - 769
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +270.6%
Contains more Iron +94.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +157.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Equal in Sodium - 769
Equal in Zinc - 0.71

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 B1 +90%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Folate +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +19%
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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1440%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1440%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 30.25g 16.05g McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 17.76g 13.95g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 17.25g McGriddles
Calories 312kcal 271kcal McGriddles
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.14g 0g McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 63mg 17mg McGriddles
Iron 1.42mg 0.73mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 316mg 282mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 737mg 769mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.71mg McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg 0.069mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.198mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.11mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 37µg 19µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.16µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 24mg 48mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 5.435g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 4.83g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Chicken fingers
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
21%
McGriddles
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
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.

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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