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Chicken fingers vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken fingers and mcFlurry different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, mcFlurry is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 50% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 40 times more vitamin E than mcFlurry. While chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of vitamin E, mcFlurry contains only 0.08mg.
  • McFlurry has less sodium.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +170.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +395.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +694.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3862.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 ProteinProtein +378.1%
Contains more FatsFats +115.9%
Contains more OtherOther +206.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1950.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4125%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken fingers McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken fingers McFlurry DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 0.139mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 0.282g 37%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Sodium 769mg 54mg 31%
Protein 19.22g 4.02g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.053mg 29%
Phosphorus 282mg 116mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.08mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.6µg 18%
Calcium 17mg 135mg 12%
Fats 13.95g 6.46g 12%
Cholesterol 48mg 16mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.73mg 10%
Manganese 0.228mg 0.046mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 1.67g 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Iron 0.73mg 0.27mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.243mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.051mg 5%
Calories 271kcal 177kcal 5%
Potassium 373mg 208mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0.2g 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Saturated fat 2.493g 3.402g 4%
Copper 0.069mg 0.044mg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 17mg 3%
Carbs 17.25g 26.82g 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 16.05g 26.62g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 24.37g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g 0.281g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers McFlurry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Chicken fingers
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.