McChicken Sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McChicken Sandwich and McGriddles
- McChicken Sandwich has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 25% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McGriddles. While McChicken Sandwich has 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, McGriddles have only 2.591g.
- McChicken Sandwich has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 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 | -56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 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 | +1278.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3523.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +279.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11.6% |
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Starch
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 17.76g |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 30.25g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 31.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 145mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.42mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 316mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 737mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.27µg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 5.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 2.591g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.14g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.