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McGriddles vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McGriddles and Coleslaw

  • McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin C.
  • McGriddles covers your daily Phosphorus needs 42% more than Coleslaw.
  • McGriddles contain 27 times more Vitamin B12 than Coleslaw. While McGriddles contain 0.27µg of Vitamin B12, Coleslaw contains only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +545.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1480%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.112mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +785.3%
Contains more FatsFats +79.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.9%
Contains more OtherOther +197.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +182%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.4%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +45.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +928.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 312kcal 153kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 0.95g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 9.91g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 30.25g 12.99g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 14.89g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 14mg 8mg McGriddles
Calcium 63mg 30mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 129mg McGriddles
Iron 1.42mg 0.22mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 12.19g McGriddles
Fiber 1g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.079mg 0.015mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.14mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 20mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.198mg 0.102mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.026mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.02mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 0.206mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.246mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.01µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 5.435g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.671g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 5.348g Coleslaw
Fructose 0.14g 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.836g)
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.

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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