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McGriddles vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McGriddles and Cheeseburger?

  • McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% more.

We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +90.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.6%

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% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 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% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
~equal in Water ~38.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1285.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +33.3%
~equal in Maltose ~0.46g
~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.
McGriddles Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 312kcal 308kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 17.76g 14.72g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 26.03g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 28.03g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 43mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 63mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 145mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.42mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 11.23g 4.88g Cheeseburger
Fiber 1g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.079mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.76mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 316mg 161mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.198mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 37µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.57g Cheeseburger
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 5.435g 6.473g McGriddles
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 5.413g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.658g McGriddles
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.14g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
McGriddles
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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