McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and McGriddles
- McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while McGriddles has more Phosphorus.
- McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 25% higher.
- McGriddles contain 3 times less Vitamin B12 than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 0.86µg of Vitamin B12, while McGriddles contain 0.27µg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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 | +165.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.7% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +218.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
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Other
~2.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +107.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +629.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 | +1750% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2466.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +94.5% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0.54g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 312kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 17.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 30.25g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 31.25g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 24mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 145mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.42mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 316mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 737mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.27µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 5.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 2.591g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.14g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)