McGriddles vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcGriddles and french fries?
- McGriddles are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and iron, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.
- McGriddles' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 27% higher.
- French fries are lower in cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.7% |
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 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 125mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 210mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.372mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 5.398g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 2.336g | 14% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 579mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 3.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 14.73g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 5.969g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 41.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.247mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 312kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.004mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
~equal in
Water
~38.55g
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.3% |
