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McFlurry vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mcFlurry and cheeseburgers?

  • The amount of vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B2 in cheeseburgers is higher than in mcFlurry.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% more.
  • McFlurry has less saturated fat.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +903.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3653.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +59.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.7%
Contains more FatsFats +127.9%
Contains more OtherOther +119.8%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +765.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +134.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +823.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +64.3%
~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.
McFlurry Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 5.217mg 32%
Iron 0.27mg 2.71mg 31%
Protein 4.02g 16.51g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.293mg 20%
Sodium 54mg 515mg 20%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.49mg 18%
Folate 3µg 70µg 17%
Saturated fat 3.402g 6.473g 14%
Fats 6.46g 14.72g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.228mg 13%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.316mg 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 43mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 5.413g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.363mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.658g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.76µg 7%
Calories 177kcal 308kcal 7%
Copper 0.044mg 0.111mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 6%
Phosphorus 116mg 161mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.545mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.52mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Calcium 135mg 119mg 2%
Fructose 0.21g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 26.82g 28.03g 0%
Net carbs 26.62g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 208mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 24.37g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Cheeseburger
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
16%
McFlurry
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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