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Pizza vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and McFlurry?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc, however, McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% more.
  • McFlurry contains 31 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, while McFlurry contains 3µg.
  • McFlurry has less Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
Pizza
8
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Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +818.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +818.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%

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.
Pizza
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
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Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Water +43%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +152.1%
Contains more Water +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
5
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +376.2%
Contains more Maltose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8350%
Contains more Lactose +1383.3%
Equal in Glucose - 0.75
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +376.2%
Contains more Maltose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +8350%
Contains more Lactose +1383.3%
Equal in Glucose - 0.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 26.62g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 4.02g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 6.46g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 26.82g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 177kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.21g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 24.37g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 135mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.27mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 116mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 208mg McFlurry
Sodium 598mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 1.34mg 0.54mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.044mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.046mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 312IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.051mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.139mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 3µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.281g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.402g McFlurry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.67g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.282g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.