McGriddles vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McGriddles and Hamburger different?
- McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than McGriddles.
- McGriddles contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Hamburger. McGriddles contain 316mg of Phosphorus, while Hamburger contains 136mg.
- Hamburger is lower in Sodium.
McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were 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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Phosphorus
+132.4%
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Calcium
+61.9%
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Iron
+102.8%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Potassium
+55.9%
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Sodium
-43.8%
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Zinc
+277.6%
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Copper
+15.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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Phosphorus
+132.4%
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Calcium
+61.9%
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Iron
+102.8%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Potassium
+55.9%
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Sodium
-43.8%
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Zinc
+277.6%
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Copper
+15.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.217
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 B5
+23.9%
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Vitamin B2
+60.3%
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Vitamin B3
+74.1%
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Vitamin B6
+88%
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Folate
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
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Vitamin B5
+23.9%
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Vitamin B2
+60.3%
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Vitamin B3
+74.1%
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Vitamin B6
+88%
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Folate
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+23.7%
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Carbs
+29.7%
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Other
+38%
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Protein
+103.1%
Equal in Water - 42.67
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Fats
+23.7%
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Carbs
+29.7%
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+38%
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Protein
+103.1%
Equal in Water - 42.67
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+581.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.096
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+581.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.096
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+2700%
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Glucose
+237.1%
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Lactose
+315.4%
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Fructose
+1350%
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Maltose
+25%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+2700%
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Glucose
+237.1%
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Lactose
+315.4%
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Fructose
+1350%
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Maltose
+25%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 23.2g |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 14.36g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 24.1g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 295kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 414mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 2.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 1.44µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 47mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 5.096g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 0.38g |
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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
21%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)