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, 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
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 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% |
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 | +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 B12Vitamin B12 | +244.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.93µg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 316mg | 178mg | 20% |
Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
Sodium | 737mg | 397mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
Fiber | 1g | 3.9g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.75mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.411g | 8% |
Fats | 17.76g | 12.7g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 5.435g | 4.384g | 5% |
Folate | 37µg | 19µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
Calories | 312kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Carbs | 31.25g | 19.85g | 4% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 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% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Cholesterol | 24mg | 28mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
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 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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 OtherOther | +57.3% |
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