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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 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 | -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
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +1440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
