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Hamburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hamburger and McGriddles different?

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than McGriddles.
  • Hamburger contains 4 times more Zinc than McGriddles. Hamburger contains 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

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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.198mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +103.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38%
~equal in Water ~40.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
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
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 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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger McGriddles Opinion
Calories 295kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 17.08g 8.41g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 17.76g McGriddles
Net carbs 23.2g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 24.1g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 47mg 24mg McGriddles
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 63mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 145mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.42mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 11.23g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 1g McGriddles
Copper 0.091mg 0.079mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.76mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 414mg 737mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.198mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.209mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.156mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 3.082mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.108mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.27µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 37µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.956g Hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 5.435g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 2.591g McGriddles
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 0.14g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.