McGriddles Platter

The McGriddles Platter is a breakfast meal from McDonald's, typically featuring McGriddles sandwiches alongside sides like eggs, hash browns, and sometimes bacon or sausage. The sandwiches are unique for using sweet, maple-flavored griddle cakes as the bun, encasing savory fillings like folded eggs and cheese. It's a popular fast-food breakfast option available in many McDonald's locations, particularly in the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This platter is generally high in carbohydrates from the griddle cakes and hash browns, and also contains significant fat from the eggs, cheese, and meats, making it a calorie-dense meal. A full platter can easily range from 700 to over 1,000 calories, providing a substantial amount of energy but with limited fiber and micronutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	780 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	68 g
Fat	40 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	1620 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	380 mg

Per 1 platter (approximately 340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The McGriddles sandwich is culturally notable for its innovative 'cake-as-bun' concept, blending sweet and savory flavors in a way that became a signature McDonald's breakfast item. Nutritionally, it exemplifies the modern fast-food trend of combining contrasting tastes to create a highly palatable, albeit indulgent, eating experience.