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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 Calcium +165.1%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +165.1%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Folate +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Folate +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Equal in Other - 2.47
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 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 Protein +54.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Equal in Other - 2.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.9%
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +1750%
Contains more Maltose +75%
Contains more Sucrose +2466.7%
Contains more Glucose +94.5%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
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
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 Fructose +1750%
Contains more Maltose +75%
Contains more Sucrose +2466.7%
Contains more Glucose +94.5%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 26.71g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 12.97g 8.41g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 27.81g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 263kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 2.59g 0.14g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 11.23g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.1g 1g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 167mg 63mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 1.42mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 14mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 140mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 200mg 145mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 626mg 737mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.91mg 0.76mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.079mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg 0.198mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.209mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.156mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.082mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg McGriddles
Folate 59µg 37µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.27µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 35mg 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.956g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 4.435g 5.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 2.591g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Cheeseburger McGriddles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
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 ($)

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients
  2. 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.