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McDonald's french fries vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McDonald's french fries and McFlurry?

  • McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Copper, while McFlurry is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% higher.
  • McFlurry has 23 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 3.22mg of Vitamin B3, while McFlurry has 0.139mg.

We used McDONALD'S, french fries and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES types in this comparison.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
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 +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.5%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more OtherOther +99%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 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 -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +341.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1576.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7947.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
McDonald's french fries McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries McFlurry Opinion
Calories 323kcal 177kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 4.02g McFlurry
Fats 15.47g 6.46g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 26.62g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 26.82g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 16mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 17mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 596mg 208mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 0.27mg McDonald's french fries
Sugar 0.21g 24.37g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.044mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.54mg McFlurry
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 116mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 189mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 0IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 1.38mg 0.08mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.046mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.051mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 0.139mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.053mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.281g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 3.402g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 1.67g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 0.282g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0g 0.21g McFlurry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's french fries 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
27%
McDonald's french fries
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries 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.

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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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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