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McGriddles vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McGriddles and McDonald's hamburger?

  • McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, while McDonald's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 30% higher.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 2 times less Saturated Fat than McGriddles. McGriddles have 5.435g of Saturated Fat, while McDonald's hamburger has 3.504g.

We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, Hamburger types in this comparison.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +102.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.6%

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.
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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +207.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +73%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
~equal in Carbs ~30.28g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.5%

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +86.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2257.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +31.3%
~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 McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Calories 312kcal 264kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 17.76g 10.09g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 30.25g 28.98g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 30.28g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 27mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 63mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 145mg 192mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 1.42mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 11.23g 6.03g McDonald's hamburger
Fiber 1g 1.3g McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.079mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 0.76mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 316mg 107mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.198mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 37µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.428g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.435g 3.504g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 3.768g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.42g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles McDonald's hamburger
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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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
  2. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.