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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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
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
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
