McGriddle Platter

The McGriddle Platter is a popular McDonald's breakfast combo featuring a McGriddle sandwich alongside side items like hotcakes, sausage, or hash browns. The McGriddle itself consists of a sausage patty, egg, and cheese sandwiched between two sweet, maple-flavored griddle cakes, creating a unique sweet-and-savory flavor profile. This hearty platter is a staple of American fast-food breakfast culture, designed for a filling start to the day.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This platter is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a significant calorie load—often ranging from 600 to over 1,000 calories depending on the specific sides chosen. It offers a good amount of protein from the sausage and eggs, along with key nutrients like calcium and iron, but is also high in sodium and added sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	1350 kcal
Protein	45 g
Carbs	140 g
Fat	65 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	2400 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Iron	8 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	2 mcg
Phosphorus	500 mg

Per 1 platter (approx. 550 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the McGriddle's innovation lies in its use of sweet, infused griddle cakes as the 'bun,' a creative twist that blurred the lines between breakfast items like pancakes and sandwiches. Nutritionally, it exemplifies the 'sweet and savory' trend in American comfort food, but its combination of sugar, fat, and sodium makes it a classic example of an indulgent, energy-dense meal rather than a balanced nutritional choice.