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Veggie burger vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Veggie burger and McFlurry

  • Veggie burger is higher than McFlurry in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 217% more than McFlurry.
  • Veggie burger contains 41 times more Folate than McFlurry. While Veggie burger contains 124µg of Folate, McFlurry contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in McFlurry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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 +792.6%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +1967.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +792.6%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +1967.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 135

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 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5098%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.7%
Contains more Folate +4033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235%
Contains more Vitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
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 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5098%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.7%
Contains more Folate +4033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235%
Contains more Vitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +290.5%
Contains more Other +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.46
Equal in Water - 61.74
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 +290.5%
Contains more Other +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.46
Equal in Water - 61.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.67
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.67

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2625.8%
Contains more Glucose +188.5%
Contains more Fructose +61.5%
Contains more Lactose +10283.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +2625.8%
Contains more Glucose +188.5%
Contains more Fructose +61.5%
Contains more Lactose +10283.3%
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.
Veggie burger McFlurry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 26.62g McFlurry
Protein 15.7g 4.02g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 6.46g McFlurry
Carbs 14.27g 26.82g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 177kcal
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 0.21g McFlurry
Sugar 1.07g 24.37g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 0.2g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 135mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.27mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 17mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 116mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 208mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 1.26mg 0.54mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.044mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.046mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.08mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.051mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.243mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.139mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.053mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 3µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 16mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.281g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 3.402g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 1.67g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.282g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger McFlurry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
104%
Veggie burger
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.962g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.