Wendy's hamburger vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wendy's hamburgers and mcGriddles?
- Wendy's hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1; however, mcGriddles are richer in phosphorus.
- Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 49% more.
- McGriddles contain 3 times less zinc than wendy's hamburgers. Wendy's hamburgers contain 2.47mg of zinc, while mcGriddles contain 0.76mg.
- Wendy's hamburgers have less saturated fat.
We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +437% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 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 | -32.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 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 FructoseFructose | +842.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +243% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +118.2% |
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.45µg | 0.27µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 18.2µg | 33% | |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 316mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 0.76mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.42mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 737mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.6g | 17.76g | 11% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 7.532g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.689g | 5.435g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 12.63g | 8.41g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.55g | 2.591g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.82g | 31.25g | 5% |
| Starch | 11.52g | 5% | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 312kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.156mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.32g | 0.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.225mg | 3.082mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | 0.384mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 145mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.23g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.769mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.746g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.