McGriddles vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between mcGriddles and fast food
- McGriddles are higher in phosphorus, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- McGriddles cover your daily phosphorus needs 26% more than fast food.
- McGriddles contain 2 times more sodium than fast food. While mcGriddles contain 737mg of sodium, fast food contains only 331mg.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.3% |
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 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +229.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 134mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.89µg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 3.06mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 331mg | 18% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 16.52g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 5.617mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.363mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 2.52mg | 16% |
| Folate | 37µg | 80µg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fats | 17.76g | 12.01g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.317mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.212mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.835g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.357mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 1.68g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 4.493g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 31.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~31.5g
~equal in
Water
~38.45g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.3% |
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +90.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1521.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +18.8% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
