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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 B1,2 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
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 +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +229.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +292.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1889.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.402g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +21025%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 McNuggets 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets McFlurry DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 0.139mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.282g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.053mg 27%
Protein 15.79g 4.02g 24%
Phosphorus 272mg 116mg 22%
Sodium 566mg 54mg 22%
Fats 19.81g 6.46g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.134g 1.67g 16%
Calcium 11mg 135mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.243mg 10%
Cholesterol 44mg 16mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.051mg 9%
Iron 0.89mg 0.27mg 8%
Calories 302kcal 177kcal 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.046mg 4%
Carbs 15.09g 26.82g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.73mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.261g 3.402g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Potassium 252mg 208mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Copper 0.049mg 0.044mg 1%
Net carbs 15.09g 26.62g N/A
Sugar 0.08g 24.37g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.114g 0.281g N/A
Fructose 0g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
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.