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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
