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 cover your daily need for 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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 316mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 737mg | 30% |
| Fats | 2.2g | 17.76g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 5.435g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.108mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 2.591g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 7.532g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 8.41g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.27µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 3.082mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 312kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 145mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1g | 4% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 31.25g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 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 | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +419.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2440.2% |
