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Girl Scout Cookies

Hybrid — THC 30%
VS

MAC 1

Hybrid — THC 25%

Potency, effects, terpenes, flavors, growing difficulty, and medical uses — compared side by side.

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Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

⚡
Potency
Girl Scout Cookies
🏥
Medical
Girl Scout Cookies
🌱
Growing
Girl Scout Cookies
🍋
Flavor
Girl Scout Cookies

Strain Profile Comparison

Six-axis profile overlay — see where each strain excels

THCCBDEffectsFlavorsGrow EaseMedical
Girl Scout Cookies
MAC 1

Effect Matchup

Side-by-side effect intensity — bars show relative prominence

Girl Scout Cookies
Effect
MAC 1
100%
Relaxing
77%
53%
Uplifting
100%
60%
Euphoric
88%
68%
Creative
68%
88%
Hungry
77%
Happy
46%
Body-buzz
Focused
60%
Energetic
53%
4 shared effects highlighted
Girl Scout Cookies — Potency
THC0%
CBD0%
Potency LevelVery Strong
MAC 1 — Potency
THC0%
CBD0%
Potency LevelStrong
OG Kush x Durban PoisonGirl Scout Cookies
Indica 60%Sativa 40%
MAC Phenotype #1MAC 1
Indica 50%Sativa 50%

Side-by-Side Specs

Green highlight indicates the superior value

Girl Scout Cookies
Category
MAC 1
26–30%Better
🔥THC
19–25%
1–1%Better
💧CBD
0–0%
Hybrid (60/40)
🧬Type
Hybrid (50/50)
Very StrongBetter
⚡Potency
Strong
ModerateBetter
🎯Difficulty
Difficult
8-9 weeks
🌸Flowering
7-9 weeks
500g/m² (1.6oz/ft²)
🏠Indoor Yield
Medium
Medium
📏Height
Short to Medium
Morning
🕐Best Time
Morning
Medical Users, Daytime Use, Creative Activities
🎯Best For
Medical Users, Daytime Use, Creative Activities

Profile Comparison

Shared (4)
RelaxingCreativeEuphoricUplifting
Only Girl Scout Cookies (3)
HungryHappyBody-buzz
Only MAC 1 (2)
FocusedEnergetic

Possible Side Effects

Shared
Dry mouthAnxious
Only Girl Scout Cookies
Dry eyes
Only MAC 1
Dizzy

Growing Guide Comparison

Girl Scout Cookies
DifficultyModerate
Flowering8-9 weeks
Indoor Yield500g/m² (1.6oz/ft²)
Indoor HeightMedium
PhotoperiodPhotoperiod
Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor
MAC 1
DifficultyDifficult
Flowering7-9 weeks
Indoor YieldMedium
Indoor HeightShort to Medium
PhotoperiodPhotoperiod
Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

About These Strains

Girl Scout Cookies

Hybrid 60/40 — THC 26–30% — CBD 1–1%

Girl Scout Cookies is an indica-dominant hybrid with a strong sativa component (40:60 sativa/indica ratio). This strain can reach THC levels of up to 28%, meaning it's one of the most potent strains available to medical marijuana patients.

This strain provides the best aspects of both sativa and indica, and the high is powerful, happy, and euphoric, but with couch-lock body effects and feelings of lethargy.

MAC 1

Hybrid 50/50 — THC 19–25%

Mac 1, also known as "The MAC," is a hybrid marijuana strain that crosses Alien Cookies F2 with Miracle 15. Mac 1 is a popular strain that consumers turn to for upbeat and balancing effects.

But Mac 1 is special because not just anyone can grow it.

Which One Is Right for You?

Girl Scout Cookies and MAC 1 are both excellent strains with distinct characteristics. Girl Scout Cookies is a Hybrid with 26–30% THC, while MAC 1 is a Hybrid with 19–25% THC. Your choice depends on your preference for effects, growing difficulty, and intended use.

Choose Girl Scout Cookies

Choose Girl Scout Cookies if you want higher THC potency, easier growing, broader medical applications. Girl Scout Cookies is an indica-dominant hybrid with a strong sativa component (40:60 sativa/indica ratio).

Choose MAC 1

MAC 1 is a solid hybrid with uplifting, euphoric, relaxing effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Girl Scout Cookies vs MAC 1

Medical Disclaimer
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for any medical condition. Effects, potency, and medical benefits may vary. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or under the legal age in your jurisdiction.

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