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Cheeseburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cheeseburgers and mcGriddles?

  • Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B1; however, mcGriddles are richer in phosphorus.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 22% more.
  • McGriddles contain 3 times less zinc than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 2.49mg of zinc, while mcGriddles contain 0.76mg.
  • Cheeseburgers have less sodium.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +90.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Water ~40.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1285.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +33.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
~equal in Maltose ~0.48g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger McGriddles DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Phosphorus 161mg 316mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.27µg 20%
Iron 2.71mg 1.42mg 16%
Protein 16.51g 8.41g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.156mg 16%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.76mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.082mg 13%
Sodium 515mg 737mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.108mg 9%
Folate 70µg 37µg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.209mg 7%
Calcium 119mg 63mg 6%
Cholesterol 43mg 24mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 2.591g 6%
Saturated fat 6.473g 5.435g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 7.532g 5%
Fats 14.72g 17.76g 5%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.198mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Copper 0.111mg 0.079mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.384mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0.14g 2%
Potassium 196mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 28.03g 31.25g 1%
Calories 308kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 30.25g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 11.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.956g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger McGriddles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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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