McGriddles vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcGriddles and chicken McNuggets?
- McGriddles are higher in iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 27% more.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 6 times less calcium than mcGriddles. McGriddles contain 63mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 7.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.398mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 5.61g | 20% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 15.79g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 3.261g | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.89mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 566mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 272mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 15.09g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 252mg | 3% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 19.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.33µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 8.134g | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 302kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.134g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7600% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
