McGriddles vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcGriddles and mcFlurry?
- McGriddles are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, fats, iron, vitamin B1, protein, and folate, while mcFlurry is higher in vitamin B12.
- McGriddles' daily need coverage for sodium is 30% higher.
- McFlurry has 22 times less vitamin B3 than mcGriddles. McGriddles have 3.082mg of vitamin B3, while mcFlurry has 0.139mg.
- McFlurry is lower in sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +425.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +330.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 737mg | 54mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 116mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 0.139mg | 18% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 6.46g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 1.67g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 0.282g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.27mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 4.02g | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 3.402g | 9% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 177kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 135mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 208mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 26.82g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 440kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 56g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 0.57 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 26.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 24.37g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.281g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0.21g | 0% |
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:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.9% |
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +351% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +818.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.4% |
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:
16.9 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
6.23 g
Maltose:
0.28 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +421.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +71.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +174.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1053.7% |
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