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Chicken fingers vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and mcGriddles different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, mcGriddles are richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 32% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than mcGriddles. While chicken fingers contain 0.426mg of vitamin B6, mcGriddles contain only 0.108mg.
  • McGriddles have less cholesterol.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.6%
Contains more IronIron +94.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.76mg
~equal in Sodium ~737mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +128.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 -54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +1440%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Chicken fingers McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers McGriddles DV% diff.
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.082mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.108mg 24%
Protein 19.22g 8.41g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 2.591g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.384mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.493g 5.435g 13%
Iron 0.73mg 1.42mg 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.209mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Potassium 373mg 145mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 7.532g 7%
Fats 13.95g 17.76g 6%
Folate 19µg 37µg 5%
Phosphorus 282mg 316mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 63mg 5%
Carbs 17.25g 31.25g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.27µg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.156mg 2%
Calories 271kcal 312kcal 2%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.198mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 769mg 737mg 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.079mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 30.25g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 11.23g N/A
Zinc 0.71mg 0.76mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.956g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.14g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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%
Chicken fingers
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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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