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McFlurry vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McFlurry and Coleslaw

  • McFlurry is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Coleslaw is higher in Fiber.
  • McFlurry covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Coleslaw.
  • McFlurry contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Coleslaw. While McFlurry contains 0.243mg of Vitamin B2, Coleslaw contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 +350%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%
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 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +480%
Contains more Potassium +61.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.7%

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 A +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +323.2%
Contains more Carbs +80.1%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +323.2%
Contains more Carbs +80.1%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.5%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +88.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +125.3%
Contains more Fructose +585.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more Sucrose +88.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +125.3%
Contains more Fructose +585.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 12.99g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 0.95g McFlurry
Fats 6.46g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 26.82g 14.89g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 153kcal McFlurry
Fructose 0.21g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 24.37g 12.19g Coleslaw
Fiber 0.2g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 135mg 30mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 0.22mg McFlurry
Magnesium 17mg 8mg McFlurry
Phosphorus 116mg 20mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 129mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 203mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.14mg McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg 0.015mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 312IU 95IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.026mg McFlurry
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.02mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 0.206mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.246mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.01µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 16mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 3.402g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.803g)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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