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McChicken Sandwich vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McChicken Sandwich and McFlurry

  • McChicken Sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, McFlurry is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 25% more than McFlurry.
  • McChicken Sandwich has 28 times more Vitamin B3 than McFlurry. While McChicken Sandwich has 3.942mg of Vitamin B3, McFlurry has only 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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.
Contains more Iron +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +678.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +678.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%

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 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2736%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.8%
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% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 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 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2736%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.82
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 +159.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.3%
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%
Contains more Sucrose +9841.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%
Contains more Sucrose +9841.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McChicken Sandwich McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 26.62g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 4.02g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 6.46g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 26.82g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 177kcal McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 0.21g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 24.37g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 0.2g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 1.74mg 0.27mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 17mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 116mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 208mg McFlurry
Sodium 624mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.044mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.046mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.051mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 0.139mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 27mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.281g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 3.402g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 1.67g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 0.282g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McChicken Sandwich 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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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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