Fast food vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and mcGriddles
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, 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
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 | +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
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.082mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.156mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.76mg | 16% |
| Folate | 80µg | 37µg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fats | 12.01g | 17.76g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.108mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.532g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 2.591g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 5.435g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.384mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 31.25g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 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 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
~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
