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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
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
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 313mg | 737mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 316mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 2.591g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 7.532g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 3.082mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 5.435g | 15% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.42mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.27µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.108mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 8.41g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 145mg | 6% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 17.76g | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 31.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Calcium | 63mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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