McGriddles vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McGriddles and McChicken Sandwich
- McGriddles have more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 25% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McGriddles have 3 times more Sugar than McChicken Sandwich. While McGriddles have 11.23g of Sugar, McChicken Sandwich has only 3.57g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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 ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.9% |
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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
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Other
~2.28g
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3523.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +279.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1278.6% |
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Starch
~0g
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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.
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 13.21g |
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 624mg |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.19µg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 4.964g |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.