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, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.898g | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 125mg | 27% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.407g | 25% | |
| 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% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 3.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.81mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 17.76g | 14.73g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 5.969g | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 41.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.247mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 312kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 910kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 4.9 | N/A |
| 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 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 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 CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
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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% |





