McDonald's Big Mac vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Big Mac and McFlurry
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher than McFlurry in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Iron needs 22% more than McFlurry.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 24 times more Vitamin B3 than McFlurry. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg of Vitamin B3, McFlurry contains only 0.139mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McFlurry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +640.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +347.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | +108% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.282g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 GlucoseGlucose | +38.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +704.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3573.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1846.9% |
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Starch
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 177kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 4.02g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 6.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 26.62g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 26.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 16mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 135mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 208mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 24.37g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.044mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 116mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 312IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.281g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.402g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 1.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.282g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.