McGriddles vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcGriddles and nachos?
- McGriddles are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, protein, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, while nachos are higher in fiber and vitamin B6.
- McGriddles' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% higher.
- Nachos have 5 times less vitamin B3 than mcGriddles. McGriddles have 3.082mg of vitamin B3, while nachos have 0.63mg.
- Nachos are lower in saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +89.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.617g | 39% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.343g | 26% | |
| Sodium | 737mg | 313mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 198mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 14.02g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 5.04g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 0.63mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 2.173g | 15% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 4.32g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 0.75mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.07µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 21.5g | 6% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 362mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 343kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 34.91g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 794kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 29g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Calcium | 63mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.058g | 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 | 0.14g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
~equal in
Water
~37.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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:
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
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1062.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +201.9% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
