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McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and McFlurry

  • McFlurry has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% more.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 32 times more Vitamin B3 than McFlurry. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4.452mg of Vitamin B3, while McFlurry has 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 +792.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Zinc +398.1%
Contains more Copper +143.2%
Contains more Manganese +332.6%
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 208
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +792.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Zinc +398.1%
Contains more Copper +143.2%
Contains more Manganese +332.6%
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 208

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 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3102.9%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 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 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3102.9%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +457.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250.7%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Other +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +22.6%
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 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 +250.7%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Other +88.5%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.282
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.282

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +154.7%
Contains more Fructose +947.6%
Contains more Maltose +160.7%
Contains more Sucrose +7581.8%
Contains more Lactose +8800%
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +154.7%
Contains more Fructose +947.6%
Contains more Maltose +160.7%
Contains more Sucrose +7581.8%
Contains more Lactose +8800%

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 Quarter Pounder McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Quarter Pounder McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 26.62g McFlurry
Protein 14.1g 4.02g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 6.46g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 22.17g 26.82g McFlurry
Calories 244kcal 177kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fructose 2.2g 0.21g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g 24.37g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fiber 1.6g 0.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 84mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 2.41mg 0.27mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 17mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 124mg 116mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 227mg 208mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 427mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 2.69mg 0.54mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.107mg 0.044mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg 0.046mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 56IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin C 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.051mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.243mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 0.139mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Folate 56µg 3µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.6µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Cholesterol 39mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.281g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 4.008g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 1.67g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 0.282g McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Quarter Pounder McFlurry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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.

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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.