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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% 19% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McGriddles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
McFlurry
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.