McDonald's french fries vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's french fries and mcGriddles?
- McDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and magnesium, while mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
- McGriddles' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 27% higher.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, french fries and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types in this comparison.
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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 | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 316mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 737mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.108mg | 21% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 5.435g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 2.591g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 596mg | 145mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 3.41g | 8.41g | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.42mg | 8% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.384mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 31.25g | 4% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 17.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.198mg | 2% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.082mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 7.532g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.3% |
~equal in
Water
~40.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 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 | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.532g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2833.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
