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McGriddles vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McGriddles and Hamburger different?

  • McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than McGriddles.
  • McGriddles contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Hamburger. McGriddles contain 316mg of Phosphorus, while Hamburger contains 136mg.
  • Hamburger is lower in Sodium.

McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more IronIron +102.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.217mg
~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% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.1%
~equal in Water ~42.67g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.096g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 35% 5% 4%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2700%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +237.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +315.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1350%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +25%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Hamburger Opinion
Calories 312kcal 295kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 17.76g 14.36g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 23.2g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 24.1g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 47mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Hamburger
Calcium 63mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 145mg 226mg Hamburger
Iron 1.42mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 11.23g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 1g 0.9g McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 0.76mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 316mg 136mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 414mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.198mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.31mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 37µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.814g Hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.435g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 5.495g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 0.38g McGriddles
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 0.14g 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.