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McGriddles vs. Nachos Supreme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McGriddles and Nachos Supreme?

  • McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, however, Nachos Supreme is richer in Fiber.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 23% more.
  • Nachos Supreme contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than McGriddles. McGriddles contain 3.082mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos Supreme contains 1.01mg.
  • Nachos Supreme has less Saturated Fat.

We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme types in this article.

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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 Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.202
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 38% 24% 66% 27% 46% 29% 35% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.202

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 35% 0% 0% 19% 32% 19% 20% 37% 11% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Water +45%
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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +46.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Water +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.496
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.496 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.496

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2181.5%
Contains more Glucose +1600%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +92.9%
Contains more Lactose +61.1%
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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2181.5%
Contains more Glucose +1600%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +92.9%
Contains more Lactose +61.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McGriddles Nachos Supreme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Nachos Supreme Opinion
Net carbs 30.25g 17.69g McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 6.21g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 12.48g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 21.39g McGriddles
Calories 312kcal 223kcal McGriddles
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0.14g 0.27g Nachos Supreme
Sugar 11.23g 1.63g Nachos Supreme
Fiber 1g 3.7g Nachos Supreme
Calcium 63mg 47mg McGriddles
Iron 1.42mg 1.01mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg 33mg Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 316mg 153mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 298mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 737mg 348mg Nachos Supreme
Zinc 0.76mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Copper 0.079mg 0.104mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.198mg 0.202mg Nachos Supreme
Selenium 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A RAE 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.073mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.137mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 1.01mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.33mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.158mg Nachos Supreme
Folate 37µg 14µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.31µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 6.4µg Nachos Supreme
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Cholesterol 24mg 14mg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.167g Nachos Supreme
Saturated Fat 5.435g 2.549g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 6.661g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 2.496g McGriddles
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Nachos Supreme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Nachos Supreme
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
McGriddles
20%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.886g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/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.