McGriddles vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McGriddles and McChicken Sandwich
- McGriddles have more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 25% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McGriddles have 3 times more Sugar than McChicken Sandwich. While McGriddles have 11.23g of Sugar, McChicken Sandwich has only 3.57g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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
+127.3%
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Zinc
+20.6%
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Calcium
+39.7%
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Iron
+22.5%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Potassium
+19.3%
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Sodium
-15.3%
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Manganese
+80.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Phosphorus
+127.3%
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Zinc
+20.6%
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Calcium
+39.7%
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Iron
+22.5%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Potassium
+19.3%
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Sodium
-15.3%
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Manganese
+80.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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 B12
+42.1%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Vitamin B3
+27.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
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Vitamin B12
+42.1%
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Vitamin B2
+28.2%
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Vitamin B3
+27.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+34.4%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Protein
+24%
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Water
+15%
Equal in Other - 2.28
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Fats
+34.4%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Protein
+24%
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Water
+15%
Equal in Other - 2.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.1%
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+91.6%
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.1%
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+91.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+3523.5%
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Glucose
+279.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+11.6%
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Fructose
+1278.6%
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+3523.5%
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Glucose
+279.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+11.6%
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Fructose
+1278.6%
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 273kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.19µg |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.