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McFlurry vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mcFlurry and mcGriddles?

  • McFlurry is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5, while mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for sodium is 30% higher.
  • McGriddles have 2 times less vitamin B12 than mcFlurry. McFlurry has 0.6µg of vitamin B12, while mcGriddles have 0.27µg.
  • McFlurry is lower in saturated fat.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more IronIron +425.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McGriddles DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 737mg 30%
Phosphorus 116mg 316mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.082mg 18%
Fats 6.46g 17.76g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 2.591g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 7.532g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.27µg 14%
Iron 0.27mg 1.42mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.209mg 13%
Protein 4.02g 8.41g 9%
Saturated fat 3.402g 5.435g 9%
Folate 3µg 37µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.384mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.156mg 7%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.198mg 7%
Calories 177kcal 312kcal 7%
Calcium 135mg 63mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.108mg 4%
Copper 0.044mg 0.079mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1g 3%
Cholesterol 16mg 24mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.76mg 2%
Potassium 208mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 26.82g 31.25g 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 30.25g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 11.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 0.956g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0.14g 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 WaterWater +53.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +157.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
35% 48% 17%
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 -37.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 SucroseSucrose +174.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1053.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +421.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +71.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.