McGriddles vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McGriddles and McDonald's Big Mac
- McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
- McGriddles covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than McDonald's Big Mac.
- McGriddles contain 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than McDonald's Big Mac. While McGriddles contain 7.532g of Monounsaturated Fat, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 3.474g.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
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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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +116.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +746.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30% |
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:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1239.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +276% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +68.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1107.1% |
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Starch
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Maltose
~0.49g
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 8.41g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 17.76g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 30.25g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 31.25g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 24mg | 36mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 1.42mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 316mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 737mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.88µg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.956g | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.435g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.532g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 0.306g |
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| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.69g |
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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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.632g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac 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.