McGriddles vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on 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 covers 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.
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Phosphorus
+135.8%
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Iron
+115.5%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Potassium
+35.9%
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Sodium
-55.1%
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Zinc
+231.6%
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Copper
+53.2%
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Manganese
+80.3%
Equal in Calcium - 62
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Phosphorus
+135.8%
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Iron
+115.5%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Potassium
+35.9%
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Sodium
-55.1%
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Zinc
+231.6%
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Copper
+53.2%
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Manganese
+80.3%
Equal in Calcium - 62
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+51.7%
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Vitamin B2
+132.7%
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Vitamin B3
+82.3%
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Vitamin B5
+38%
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Vitamin B6
+96.3%
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Folate
+116.2%
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Vitamin B12
+229.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+51.7%
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Vitamin B2
+132.7%
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Vitamin B3
+82.3%
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Vitamin B5
+38%
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Vitamin B6
+96.3%
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Folate
+116.2%
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Vitamin B12
+229.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+47.9%
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Other
+62.5%
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Protein
+96.4%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 38.45
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
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Fats
+47.9%
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Other
+62.5%
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Protein
+96.4%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 38.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.2%
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Saturated Fat
-17.3%
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.2%
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Saturated Fat
-17.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+90.7%
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Lactose
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Starch
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Fructose
+1521.4%
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Maltose
+18.8%
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
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+90.7%
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Fructose
+1521.4%
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Maltose
+18.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)