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McFlurry vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McFlurry and Chicken McNuggets?

  • McFlurry is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 45% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 12 times less Calcium than McFlurry. McFlurry contains 135mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
  • McFlurry has less Cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +229.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 19% 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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.1%

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
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +387.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1889.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.261g

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
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +21025%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
McFlurry Chicken McNuggets
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 McFlurry Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 177kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 4.02g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 6.46g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 26.62g 15.09g McFlurry
Carbs 26.82g 15.09g McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 44mg McFlurry
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 135mg 11mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 0.27mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 24.37g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg 0.049mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 0.54mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 116mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 54mg 566mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.11mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.33µg McFlurry
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0.21g 0g McFlurry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Chicken McNuggets
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
17%
McFlurry
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets 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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.