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McGriddles vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McGriddles and Fish sandwich

  • McGriddles have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Fish sandwich.
  • McGriddles have 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Fish sandwich. While McGriddles have 7.532g of Monounsaturated Fat, Fish sandwich has only 2.595g.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.5%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +950%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +81.3%
~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 312kcal 257kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 17.76g 12.45g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 30.25g 25.69g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 26.69g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 35mg McGriddles
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 63mg 37mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.42mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 11.23g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1g
Copper 0.079mg 0.075mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.76mg 0.49mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 116mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.198mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.14mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 2.15mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.37mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.07mg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 37µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.435g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.595g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 0.14g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Fish sandwich
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
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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