McGriddles vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcGriddles and chicken sandwich
- McGriddles have more phosphorus, fats, and vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, protein, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 29% more than mcGriddles.
- Chicken sandwich has 3 times less saturated fat than mcGriddles. McGriddles have 5.435g of saturated fat, while chicken sandwich has 2.123g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 7.72mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.383mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 185mg | 19% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 2.884g | 17% | |
| Protein | 8.41g | 16.28g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 1.2mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 2.123g | 15% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.197g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 11.19g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.481g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.13µg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 3.177g | 4% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 250kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 20.89g | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Folate | 37µg | 47µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 5 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 753mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 154kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 40g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 3.6 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006g | 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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
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:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +435.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +394.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +592.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +52.1% |
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Galactose
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