McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and McFlurry
- McFlurry contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Copper than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Iron is 26% higher.
- McFlurry contains 29 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while McFlurry contains 0.139mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McFlurry is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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 CalciumCalcium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +770.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
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 | +337.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2796.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.2% |
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Carbs
~26.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 | +168% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1133.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +200% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6941.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1053.7% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 263kcal | 177kcal |
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| Protein | 12.97g | 4.02g |
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| Fats | 11.79g | 6.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.71g | 26.62g |
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| Carbs | 27.81g | 26.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 16mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 167mg | 135mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 208mg |
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| Iron | 2.35mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 6.22g | 24.37g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.044mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 116mg |
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| Sodium | 626mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 312IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 59µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g | 0.281g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.435g | 3.402g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.631g | 1.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 0.282g |
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| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.