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, iron, vitamin B1, and folate, while mcFlurry is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- 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
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 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
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 | +309.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1133.3% |
| 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% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 0.282g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 1.67g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.27mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 4.02g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 3.402g | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.243mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 177kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 135mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 208mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 26.82g | 1% |
| 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 OtherOther | +157.3% |
| 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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