McGriddles vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcGriddles and wendy's hamburgers?
- McGriddles are higher in phosphorus; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 49% more.
- Wendy's hamburgers contain 3 times less phosphorus than mcGriddles. McGriddles contain 316mg of phosphorus, while wendy's hamburgers contain 103mg.
- Wendy's hamburgers have less sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types 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 | +85.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +437% |
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:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
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
3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
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:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +243% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +118.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +842.9% |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 1.45µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 103mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 2.47mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.73mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 395mg | 15% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 10.6g | 11% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.077g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 3.689g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 8.41g | 12.63g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 1.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.275mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 16.82g | 5% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 5% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 213kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.225mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.336mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 195mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% |
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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.746g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.