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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 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 +544.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +678.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
~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% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2736%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +215.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +159.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
~equal in Carbs ~26.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1660.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +37.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +819%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9841.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
McChicken Sandwich McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 0.282g 31%
Sodium 624mg 54mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 0.139mg 24%
Iron 1.74mg 0.27mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.6µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Manganese 0.358mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.051mg 13%
Protein 10.43g 4.02g 13%
Fats 13.21g 6.46g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 1.67g 7%
Calcium 88mg 135mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.346g 3.402g 5%
Calories 273kcal 177kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 4%
Fiber 1.3g 0.2g 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.044mg 4%
Cholesterol 27mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.243mg 3%
Phosphorus 139mg 116mg 3%
Fructose 1.93g 0.21g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg 1%
Potassium 173mg 208mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 26.67g 26.62g N/A
Carbs 27.97g 26.82g 0%
Sugar 3.57g 24.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.079g 0.281g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich 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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.