McGriddles vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcGriddles and potato wedges different?
- McGriddles are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2, while potato wedges are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
- McGriddles cover your daily need for phosphorus, 33% more than potato wedges.
- Potato wedges are lower in sodium.
McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 87mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 49mg | 30% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 2.2g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 0.55g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.35mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 0.102g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 1.451g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 1.54mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 123kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 394mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2g | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 25.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +707.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.3% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +419.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2440.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
