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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.
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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~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
4% 6% 27% 62%
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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
64% 31% 5%
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
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
69% 3% 26%
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%
~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 McFlurry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles McFlurry Opinion
Calories 312kcal 177kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 4.02g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 6.46g McGriddles
Net carbs 30.25g 26.62g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 26.82g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 14mg 17mg McFlurry
Calcium 63mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 145mg 208mg McFlurry
Iron 1.42mg 0.27mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 24.37g McGriddles
Fiber 1g 0.2g McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg 0.044mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.54mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 116mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 0IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.198mg 0.046mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.051mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 0.139mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.053mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Folate 37µg 3µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.281g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 5.435g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 1.67g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 0.282g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g 0.21g McFlurry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles McFlurry
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
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
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 ($)
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.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.