McDonald's Big Mac vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Big Mac and McGriddles
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, yet McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- McGriddles covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than McGriddles. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.88µg of Vitamin B12, McGriddles contain only 0.27µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 | +84.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +746.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 | +1107.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1239.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +276% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +68.8% |
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Starch
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Maltose
~0.48g
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 17.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 30.25g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 31.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 145mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.42mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 316mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 737mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.27µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 5.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2.591g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.14g |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.632g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac 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.