Hamburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hamburgers and mcGriddles different?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, protein, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12 49% more than mcGriddles.
- Hamburgers contain 4 times more zinc than mcGriddles. Hamburgers contain 2.87mg of zinc, while mcGriddles contain 0.76mg.
- McGriddles are lower in cholesterol.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types were used in this article.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.27µg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 316mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.76mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.42mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.08g | 8.41g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.591g | 15% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 737mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3.082mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.156mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.108mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 17.76g | 5% |
| Folate | 56µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.532g | 5% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 31.25g | 2% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 5.435g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0.14g | 2% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.198mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.384mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.8g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 173kcal | 371kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.2 | 1.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
~equal in
Water
~40.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +581.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.435g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 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 FructoseFructose | +1350% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +25% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2700% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +237.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +315.4% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
