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McGriddles vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McGriddles and Club sandwich different?

  • McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, however, Club sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Club sandwich is 16% higher.
  • McGriddles contain 2 times more Saturated Fat than Club sandwich. While McGriddles contain 5.435g of Saturated Fat, Club sandwich contains only 3.109g.

McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise are the varieties used 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74.1%

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% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
~equal in Other ~2.37g

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Club sandwich Opinion
Calories 312kcal 220kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 17.76g 8.05g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 30.25g 18.67g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 19.87g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 46mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Club sandwich
Calcium 63mg 95mg Club sandwich
Potassium 145mg 226mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.42mg 1.37mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 4.68g Club sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.2g Club sandwich
Copper 0.079mg 0.089mg Club sandwich
Zinc 0.76mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 316mg 215mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 630mg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.172mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.186mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.296mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 8.7µg Club sandwich
Folate 37µg 31µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.071g Club sandwich
Choline 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.435g 3.109g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.949g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.88g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Club sandwich
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
20%
McGriddles
38%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.