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Fast food vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and mcFlurry

  • Fast food is higher than mcFlurry in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Fast food covers your daily iron needs 35% more than mcFlurry.
  • Fast food contains 40 times more vitamin B3 than mcFlurry. While fast food contains 5.617mg of vitamin B3, mcFlurry contains only 0.139mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mcFlurry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +1033.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
~equal in Potassium ~208mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3941%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 ProteinProtein +310.9%
Contains more FatsFats +85.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +189.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +495.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 GlucoseGlucose +173.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +981%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +103.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Fast food McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food McFlurry DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.27mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.139mg 34%
Protein 16.52g 4.02g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.051mg 22%
Folate 80µg 3µg 19%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.54mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.6µg 12%
Sodium 331mg 54mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.053mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.282g 9%
Fats 12.01g 6.46g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.243mg 9%
Copper 0.121mg 0.044mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 1.67g 8%
Calcium 62mg 135mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Calories 297kcal 177kcal 6%
Fiber 1.7g 0.2g 6%
Cholesterol 33mg 16mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.493g 3.402g 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.73mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 0.21g 3%
Phosphorus 134mg 116mg 3%
Carbs 31.5g 26.82g 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 26.62g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 197mg 208mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 24.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.281g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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