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Chicken sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken sandwich and McGriddles

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 29% more than McGriddles.
  • McGriddles have 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of Vitamin B6, while McGriddles have 0.108mg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
~equal in Calcium ~63mg
~equal in Sodium ~737mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.198mg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +93.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
~equal in Other ~2.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 -60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +592.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +52.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +435.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +394.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 sandwich 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 sandwich McGriddles Opinion
Calories 250kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 16.28g 8.41g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 20.89g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 35mg 24mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 245mg 145mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.42mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 11.23g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.61mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 753mg 737mg McGriddles
Vitamin A 32IU 0IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.198mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.209mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.156mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 3.082mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.384mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.108mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 37µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.956g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 5.435g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 2.591g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0.14g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken sandwich 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.312g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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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