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% |
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% |
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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 | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 302kcal |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 19.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 15.09g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 15.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 44mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 566mg |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.33µg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 3.261g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 5.61g |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
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.