McGriddles
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McGriddles breakfast sandwich w/ bacon, egg and cheese |
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Serving size | 1 sandwich (173 g) |
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Calories | 460 |
Calories from fat | 190 |
Total fat | 21 g (33 %) |
Saturated fat | 9 g (43 %) |
Trans fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 245 mg (82 %) |
Sodium | 1030-1360 mg ( %) |
Total carbohydrate | g ( 3%) |
Dietary fiber | g ( %) |
Sugars | g |
Protein | g |
Source | www.mcdonalds.com (PDF) |
Notes | May vary outside US market. US % Daily Value based on 2000 calorie diet. |
McGriddles is a breakfast sandwich sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. It is available in the American, Canadian, Japanese, Guatemalan and Singapore markets.
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[edit] Product description
The "standard" variant of the McGriddles sandwiches consists of bacon, egg and American cheese served on a small pancake injected with maple flavoring deep inside its griddle folds. The top of the griddle cake is embossed with the McDonald's logo.
[edit] Variants
- Bacon, egg and cheese
- Sausage, egg and cheese
- Sausage McGriddle - served with only a single sausage patty
- Chicken and cheese in the Southeast
- Pork, egg and cheese in Japan
[edit] History
McGriddles were first introduced in McDonald chains in 2003. The sandwich is often referred to as the "McGriddle".
After a successful trial in late 2007, McGriddles are due to launch across the United Kingdom in March 2008.
[edit] References
[edit] See also
Similar products by other QSR vendors:
[edit] External links
- Moskin, Julia. The Breakfast Wars. The New York Times. 10 January 2007. D1.
- McDonald's USA Nutrition Facts
- X-Entertainment article on McGriddles
- July 2, 2003 Flak Magazine on McGriddles
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