McGriddles vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcGriddles and veggie burgers
- McGriddles are higher in phosphorus, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and iron.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 204% more than mcGriddles.
- McGriddles contain 4 times more saturated fat than veggie burgers. While mcGriddles contain 5.435g of saturated fat, veggie burgers contain only 1.44g.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +380.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +644.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235.1% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.6% |
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Other
~2.52g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
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:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +893.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1403.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +800% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0.13g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 2.651mg | 204% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 2.01µg | 73% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.951mg | 33% |
| Folate | 37µg | 124µg | 22% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 6.3g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 1.44g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 206mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.303mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 15.7g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 1.778g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 177kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.244mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 569mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 14.27g | 6% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 333mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.753mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.289mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.995g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)