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McDonald's hamburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McDonald's hamburger and McGriddles?

  • McDonald's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 30% higher.
  • McGriddles have 3 times less Vitamin B12 than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger has 0.83µg of Vitamin B12, while McGriddles have 0.27µg.
  • McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Iron +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +156.6%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Iron +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +156.6%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 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 B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 +53.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Equal in Water - 40.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +2257.1%
Contains more Maltose +31.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +86.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 +2257.1%
Contains more Maltose +31.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +86.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 hamburger 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 hamburger McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 12.92g 8.41g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 30.28g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 264kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 3.3g 0.14g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 11.23g McDonald's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1g McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 63mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 1.42mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 14mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 192mg 145mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 494mg 737mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.76mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.079mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.198mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 0IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.209mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.156mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 3.082mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg McGriddles
Folate 64µg 37µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.27µg McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.956g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.504g 5.435g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 2.591g McGriddles
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger 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 hamburger
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger 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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.