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Pizza vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pizza and mcGriddles?

  • Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B12, zinc, and fiber; however, mcGriddles are richer in phosphorus.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 15% more.
  • McGriddles contain 3 times less calcium than pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of calcium, while mcGriddles contain 63mg.
  • Pizza has less sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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.
Pizza
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +198.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%

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.
Pizza
Pizza
10
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
3
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 ProteinProtein +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
~equal in Carbs ~31.25g
~equal in Water ~40.11g
~equal in Other ~2.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 -17.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
4
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 FructoseFructose +614.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +118.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2980%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +401.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +28.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McGriddles DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.209mg 15%
Phosphorus 216mg 316mg 14%
Folate 93µg 37µg 14%
Calcium 188mg 63mg 13%
Iron 2.48mg 1.42mg 13%
Fats 9.69g 17.76g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 7.532g 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 8%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.198mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Protein 11.39g 8.41g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.27µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 2.591g 6%
Sodium 598mg 737mg 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.76mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.082mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.465g 5.435g 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.079mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.156mg 3%
Calories 266kcal 312kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.108mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1g 0.14g 1%
Potassium 172mg 145mg 1%
Carbs 33.33g 31.25g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 30.25g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 11.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0.956g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.