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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
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
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
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
