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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 cover 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% 9.3% 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 +∞%
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Phosphorus 316mg 20mg 42%
Sodium 737mg 203mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 5.348g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 0.206mg 18%
Saturated fat 5.435g 1.599g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.026mg 15%
Iron 1.42mg 0.22mg 15%
Protein 8.41g 0.95g 15%
Fats 17.76g 9.91g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.532g 2.671g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.01µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.02mg 10%
Folate 37µg 9%
Calories 312kcal 153kcal 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.015mg 7%
Cholesterol 24mg 4mg 7%
Zinc 0.76mg 0.14mg 6%
Carbs 31.25g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Manganese 0.198mg 0.102mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.246mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 3%
Fructose 0.14g 1.44g 2%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 30.25g 12.99g N/A
Potassium 145mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 11.23g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.112mg 0%
Trans fat 0.956g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

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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