McGriddles vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcGriddles and pizza?
- McGriddles are higher in phosphorus and fats; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, calcium, protein, manganese, and vitamin B12.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 15% more.
- Pizza contains 2 times less fats than mcGriddles. McGriddles contain 17.76g of fats, while pizza contains 9.69g.
- 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
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 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% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 216mg | 14% |
| Folate | 37µg | 93µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 188mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 9.69g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 2.608g | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.175g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.367g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 11.39g | 6% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 598mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.42µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 1.681g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.825mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 4.465g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 266kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 33.33g | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 4.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 234kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 0.96 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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
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:
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 | +∞% |
