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Chicken McNuggets vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken McNuggets and McFlurry?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, McFlurry is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 45% more.
  • McFlurry contains 10 times less Sodium than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 566mg of Sodium, while McFlurry contains 54mg.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
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%
Contains more Calcium +1127.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
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%
Contains more Calcium +1127.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
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%
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 B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +292.8%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Other +127.1%
Contains more Carbs +77.7%
Contains more Water +31%
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
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 +292.8%
Contains more Fats +206.7%
Contains more Other +127.1%
Contains more Carbs +77.7%
Contains more Water +31%

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

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 +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 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 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.
Chicken McNuggets McFlurry
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 Chicken McNuggets McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 26.62g McFlurry
Protein 15.79g 4.02g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 6.46g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 26.82g McFlurry
Calories 302kcal 177kcal Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0g 0.21g McFlurry
Sugar 0.08g 24.37g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Calcium 11mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 0.89mg 0.27mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 116mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 208mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.59mg 0.54mg Chicken McNuggets
Copper 0.049mg 0.044mg Chicken McNuggets
Manganese 0.14mg 0.046mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin C 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.051mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 0.139mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.73mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.053mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 44mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.281g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.261g 3.402g 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 8.134g 1.67g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.282g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
17%
McFlurry

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