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Hamburger vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and mcFlurry different?

  • Hamburgers are higher than mcFlurry in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 35% more than mcFlurry.
  • Hamburgers contain 39 times more vitamin B3 than mcFlurry. Hamburgers contain 5.365mg of vitamin B3, while mcFlurry contains 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES types were 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +431.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
~equal in Potassium ~208mg
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3759.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +324.9%
Contains more FatsFats +122.3%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +229%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 GlucoseGlucose +54.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +866.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +114.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7581.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +4692.3%
~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.
Hamburger 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 Hamburger McFlurry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.6µg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 0.139mg 33%
Iron 2.88mg 0.27mg 33%
Protein 17.08g 4.02g 26%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.54mg 21%
Sodium 414mg 54mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.051mg 14%
Folate 56µg 3µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.053mg 12%
Fats 14.36g 6.46g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 1.67g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 16mg 10%
Saturated fat 5.096g 3.402g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.73mg 8%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.046mg 7%
Calories 295kcal 177kcal 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.044mg 5%
Calcium 102mg 135mg 3%
Fiber 0.9g 0.2g 3%
Phosphorus 136mg 116mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 0.21g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Carbs 24.1g 26.82g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.282g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.243mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 226mg 208mg 1%
Net carbs 23.2g 26.62g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 24.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0.281g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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. 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.