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Nachos vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nachos and McGriddles?

  • Nachos are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Sodium is 18% higher.
  • McGriddles have 3 times less Fiber than Nachos. Nachos have 3.2g of Fiber, while McGriddles have 1g.
  • Nachos are lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types in this comparison.

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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.
Nachos
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +89.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
~equal in Calcium ~63mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.198mg

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.
Nachos
6
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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.384mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.1%
~equal in Water ~40.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +201.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1062.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Nachos McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos McGriddles Opinion
Calories 343kcal 312kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 21.5g 17.76g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 30.25g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 31.25g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 24mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 14mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 63mg
Potassium 362mg 145mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 2.17g 11.23g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.86mg 0.76mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 313mg 737mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.108mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.956g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 5.435g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 7.532g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 2.591g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.14g McGriddles
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos McGriddles
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
24%
Nachos
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.