Girl Scout Cookies vs MAC 1: Which Cannabis Strain Is Better?
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Girl Scout Cookies (Hybrid) and MAC 1 (Hybrid) covering potency, effects, flavors, medical uses, and growing characteristics.
THC: 22-28% | CBD: 0.1-0.2%
Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed
Hard to grow
THC: 20-26% | CBD: 0.1-0.2%
Euphoric, Creative, Relaxed
Hard to grow
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Girl Scout Cookies | MAC 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| THC Range | 22-28% | 20-26% |
| CBD Range | 0.1-0.2% | 0.1-0.2% |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed, Creative, Hungry | Euphoric, Creative, Relaxed, Uplifted, Happy |
| Flavors | Sweet, Earthy, Mint, Chocolate | Citrus, Sour, Floral, Diesel, Sweet |
| Terpenes | Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene | Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene |
| Medical Uses | Stress, Pain, Depression, Nausea, Appetite Loss | Stress, Depression, Pain, Anxiety, Fatigue |
| Grow Difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Flowering Time | 9-10 weeks | 9-10 weeks |
| Indoor Yield | 280-350g/m² | 350-450g/m² |
| Outdoor Yield | 350-450g/plant | 400-500g/plant |
| Height | Medium (3-5 ft) | Medium (3-5 ft) |
| Genetics | OG Kush x Durban Poison | Alien Cookies x Miracle 15 (Colombian x Starfighter) |
| Breeder | Cookie Family (Bay Area, San Francisco) | Capulator |
Effects Comparison
Shared Effects
Unique to Girl Scout Cookies
Unique to MAC 1
Growing Comparison
Girl Scout Cookies
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Flowering
- 9-10 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 280-350g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 350-450g/plant
- Height
- Medium (3-5 ft)
MAC 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Flowering
- 9-10 weeks
- Indoor Yield
- 350-450g/m²
- Outdoor Yield
- 400-500g/plant
- Height
- Medium (3-5 ft)
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Which Should You Choose?
If you are looking for higher potency, Girl Scout Cookies edges ahead with THC levels up to 28% compared to MAC 1's 26%. Both strains can help with stress, pain, depression, so either is a solid choice if those are your primary concerns. Ultimately, the best strain depends on your personal preferences, tolerance, and intended use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Girl Scout Cookies or MAC 1 stronger?▾
Girl Scout Cookies has a THC range of 22-28%, while MAC 1 ranges from 20-26% THC. Girl Scout Cookies is generally the more potent strain.
Which is easier to grow, Girl Scout Cookies or MAC 1?▾
Girl Scout Cookies is rated hard to grow, while MAC 1 is rated hard. Both strains have similar grow difficulty. Girl Scout Cookies flowers in 9-10 weeks and MAC 1 in 9-10 weeks.
What are the main differences between Girl Scout Cookies and MAC 1?▾
Girl Scout Cookies is a hybrid strain while MAC 1 is a hybrid. Girl Scout Cookies is known for euphoric, happy, relaxed effects with sweet and earthy flavors. MAC 1 offers euphoric, creative, relaxed effects with citrus and sour flavors.
Can Girl Scout Cookies and MAC 1 be used for the same medical conditions?▾
Both strains share some medical applications. Girl Scout Cookies is used for stress, pain, depression, nausea, appetite loss, while MAC 1 is used for stress, depression, pain, anxiety, fatigue. Always consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.
Which yields more, Girl Scout Cookies or MAC 1?▾
Indoors, Girl Scout Cookies yields approximately 280-350g/m² while MAC 1 yields 350-450g/m². Outdoors, Girl Scout Cookies produces around 350-450g/plant and MAC 1 around 400-500g/plant. Actual yields depend on growing conditions, training techniques, and grower experience.