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French fries vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and McFlurry?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Copper, while McFlurry is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • McFlurry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 25% higher.
  • McFlurry has 22 times less Vitamin B3 than French fries. French fries have 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, while McFlurry has 0.139mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +178.4%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +437%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +178.4%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Manganese +437%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2061.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +601.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2061.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +601.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +128%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +60.2%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Fats +128%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Water +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 26.62g French fries
Protein 3.43g 4.02g McFlurry
Fats 14.73g 6.46g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 26.82g French fries
Calories 312kcal 177kcal French fries
Fructose 0.21g McFlurry
Sugar 0.3g 24.37g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0.2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 0.81mg 0.27mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 17mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 116mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 208mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.5mg 0.54mg McFlurry
Copper 0.124mg 0.044mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.046mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.08mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.051mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.139mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.053mg French fries
Folate 30µg 3µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.281g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.402g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 1.67g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.282g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries McFlurry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
French fries
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.