McGriddles vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcGriddles and taco
- McGriddles have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fats, and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, and zinc.
- Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 28% more than mcGriddles.
- Taco has 4 times less vitamin B1 than mcGriddles. McGriddles have 0.209mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.93µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 178mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 2.708g | 16% | |
| Sodium | 737mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.166g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.75mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 12.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.411g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 4.384g | 5% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 3.042g | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 8.86g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 4 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.86g
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.4% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1855% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +114.3% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
