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McFlurry vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McFlurry and Chicken McNuggets?

  • McFlurry is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 45% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 12 times less Calcium than McFlurry. McFlurry contains 135mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
  • McFlurry has less Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types in this article.

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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 Calcium +1127.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +229.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +204.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1127.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +229.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +204.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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 B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.7%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +292.8%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Other +127.1%
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Carbs +77.7%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +292.8%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Other +127.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1889.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1889.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.261

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +21025%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +21025%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 15.09g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 6.46g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 26.82g 15.09g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0.21g 0g McFlurry
Sugar 24.37g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Calcium 135mg 11mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 116mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 208mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 54mg 566mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Copper 0.044mg 0.049mg Chicken McNuggets
Manganese 0.046mg 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin C 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.11mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.33µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 44mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Chicken McNuggets
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
19%
McFlurry
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.