Fast food vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between fast food and mcGriddles
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, protein, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1, yet mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus.
- McGriddles cover your daily phosphorus needs 26% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 3 times more zinc than mcGriddles. While fast food contains 2.52mg of zinc, mcGriddles contain only 0.76mg.
- The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +229.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 316mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.27µg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.42mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 737mg | 18% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 8.41g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.76mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.156mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.082mg | 16% |
| Folate | 80µg | 37µg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 17.76g | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.108mg | 8% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.121g | 8% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.391g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.532g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 2.591g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 5.435g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.384mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.14g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 180kcal | 371kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 1.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 31.25g | 0% |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~31.25g
~equal in
Water
~40.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -17.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 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 FructoseFructose | +1521.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +18.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +90.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
