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McGriddles vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McGriddles and Pizza?

  • McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 15% more.
  • Pizza has less Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.4%
~equal in Carbs ~33.33g
~equal in Water ~43.17g
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.8%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2980%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +401.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +28.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +614.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +118.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McGriddles Pizza
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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Pizza Opinion
Calories 312kcal 266kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 17.76g 9.69g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 30.25g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 31.25g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 24mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 63mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 145mg 172mg Pizza
Iron 1.42mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 11.23g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.079mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.76mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 316mg 216mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.198mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.08mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 37µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.435g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.608g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 1.681g McGriddles
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 0.14g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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