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Potato wedges vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and McGriddles different?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Saturated Fat.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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 +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more IronIron +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.2%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +70.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.5%
Contains more FatsFats +707.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +419.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2440.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges McGriddles Opinion
Calories 123kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 2.7g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 2.2g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 25.5g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 394mg 145mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 0.3g 11.23g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1g Potato wedges
Copper 0.079mg McGriddles
Zinc 0.37mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 87mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 49mg 737mg Potato wedges
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.108mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0g 0.956g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g 5.435g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 2.591g McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges McGriddles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Potato wedges
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McGriddles
McGriddles is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.