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Club sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Club sandwich and McGriddles different?

  • Club sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Club sandwich is 16% higher.
  • Club sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than McGriddles. While Club sandwich contains 0.296mg of Vitamin B6, McGriddles contain only 0.108mg.
  • McGriddles have less Cholesterol.

Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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 +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
~equal in Iron ~1.42mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 +104.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
~equal in Other ~2.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -42.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich McGriddles Opinion
Calories 220kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 17.19g 8.41g Club sandwich
Fats 8.05g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 18.67g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 19.87g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 46mg 24mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Club sandwich
Calcium 95mg 63mg Club sandwich
Potassium 226mg 145mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.37mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 4.68g 11.23g Club sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1g Club sandwich
Copper 0.089mg 0.079mg Club sandwich
Zinc 1.34mg 0.76mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 215mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 630mg 737mg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 359IU 0IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.156mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 3.082mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.384mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.108mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.27µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Folate 31µg 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.956g Club sandwich
Choline 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.109g 5.435g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.949g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 2.591g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich McGriddles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Club sandwich
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.