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McGriddles vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McGriddles and Greek Tzatziki

  • McGriddles have more Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Greek Tzatziki have more Fiber, and Calcium.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 33% higher.
  • Greek Tzatziki contains 4 times less Monounsaturated Fat than McGriddles. McGriddles contain 7.532g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Greek Tzatziki contains 1.7g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Greek Tzatziki is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 0% 35% 16% 49% 0% 14% 36% 42% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +52%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 46% 51% 0% 14% 38% 0% 21% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +169.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +155.1%
~equal in Carbs ~29.7g

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
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +343.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McGriddles Greek Tzatziki
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Greek Tzatziki Opinion
Calories 312kcal 203kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 11.1g Greek Tzatziki
Fats 17.76g 6.6g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 23.8g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 29.7g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 10mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 14mg McGriddles
Calcium 63mg 116mg Greek Tzatziki
Potassium 145mg 185mg Greek Tzatziki
Iron 1.42mg 1.3mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 2.7g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 1g 5.9g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.5mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 85mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 322mg Greek Tzatziki
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.2mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.2mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 2.7mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.06mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.3µg Greek Tzatziki
Folate 37µg 28µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 5.435g 2.3g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 1.7g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.1g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Greek Tzatziki
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
17%
Greek Tzatziki
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
19%
Greek Tzatziki

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.