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Chicken McNuggets vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken McNuggets and McGriddles?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, McGriddles are richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% more.
  • McGriddles contain 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, while McGriddles contain 0.108mg.
  • McGriddles have less Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +61.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +61.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.8%
Contains more Fats +11.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +13.3%
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 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 Protein +87.8%
Contains more Fats +11.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.532
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.532

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +7600%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 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 Sucrose +7600%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 15.79g 8.41g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 17.76g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 302kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0g 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 0.08g 11.23g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1g McGriddles
Calcium 11mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 0.89mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 252mg 145mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 737mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.59mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Copper 0.049mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.14mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 3.082mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.384mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.108mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.27µg Chicken McNuggets
Cholesterol 44mg 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.956g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 5.435g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 7.532g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 2.591g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets McGriddles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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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