Pizza vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pizza and McGriddles?
- Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Fiber, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 15% more.
- McGriddles contain 3 times less Calcium than Pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of Calcium, while McGriddles contain 63mg.
- Pizza has less Sodium.
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types 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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Calcium
+198.4%
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Iron
+74.6%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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Sodium
-18.9%
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Zinc
+76.3%
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Copper
+32.9%
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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Calcium
+198.4%
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Iron
+74.6%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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Sodium
-18.9%
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Zinc
+76.3%
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Copper
+32.9%
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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 B1
+86.6%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+151.4%
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Vitamin B12
+55.6%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+86.6%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+151.4%
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Vitamin B12
+55.6%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.4%
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Fats
+83.3%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11
Equal in Other - 2.47
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 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
+35.4%
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Fats
+83.3%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11
Equal in Other - 2.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.1%
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Saturated Fat
-17.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
+614.3%
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Maltose
+118.8%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+2980%
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Glucose
+401.3%
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Lactose
+28.6%
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 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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Starch
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Fructose
+614.3%
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Maltose
+118.8%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+2980%
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Glucose
+401.3%
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Lactose
+28.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 31.03g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 266kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 5.435g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 2.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
35%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)