Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, egg, cheese, and sausage
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A classic breakfast sandwich featuring a savory sausage patty, fluffy egg, and melted cheese nestled between two soft, griddled cake-like buns. The texture is a delightful contrast of the tender, slightly sweet cake to the salty, savory filling. It's a calorie-dense, protein-rich start to the day, packing nearly 11 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Calorie split: 15% protein · 30% carbs · 55% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the perfect harmony of salty, savory, and subtly sweet flavors in every bite. It's the ultimate comforting, portable breakfast that feels like a warm hug, deeply embedded in American fast-food culture.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The combination of refined carbs and processed meat can lead to a blood-sugar spike and subsequent crash. It's also high in sodium and saturated fat, which requires mindful consumption. Counteract this by pairing it with a side of fiber-rich fruit or a simple green salad to slow digestion and balance the meal.
Key benefits
- High-quality complete protein from egg and sausage
- Quick and convenient source of energy
- Provides essential fats for satiety
- Good source of calcium from cheese
- Contains B vitamins from the egg and meat
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'griddle cake' bun in some versions is essentially a sweet, pancake-like English muffin, creating a unique sweet-and-savory profile distinct from standard breakfast sandwiches.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 47.0 g |
| Energy | 291 kcal |
| Energy | 1217 kj |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.7 g |
| Ash | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g |
| Sucrose | 4.2 g |
| Glucose | 2.7 g |
| Fructose | 0.09 g |
| Lactose | 0.61 g |
| Maltose | 0.32 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 96.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 307 mg |
| Potassium, K | 146 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 652 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 17.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate, total | 52.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 27.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 70.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 70.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.53 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 59.0 ug |
| Retinol | 57.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 15.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 217 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 81.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 19.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.46 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.7 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.82 g |
| Cholesterol | 132 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Fast foods, miniature cinnamon rolls — USDA does not publish this profile for Fast foods.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.28 g |
| Leucine | 0.51 g |
| Lysine | 0.18 g |
| Methionine | 0.11 g |
| Cystine | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.33 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.26 g |
| Histidine | 0.16 g |
| Alanine | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.36 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.25 g |
| Proline | 0.71 g |
| Serine | 0.37 g |
FAQ
How does the nutrition compare to a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich?
Generally, a sausage patty is higher in fat and calories than a couple of slices of bacon, but may offer slightly more protein per gram. The overall profile is similar, but the sausage version is often more calorically dense.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Absolutely. Use a whole-grain English muffin, a lean turkey or plant-based sausage patty, and egg whites or a whole egg. Load it with spinach or tomato for extra fiber and nutrients.
Why is it so high in sodium?
Sodium is a key preservative and flavor enhancer in processed meats like sausage and in the cheese. Choosing low-sodium cheese and seasoning your own meat can significantly reduce the content.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.91 kcal/g · 15% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 7.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.47 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.