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 B1,2, 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 7.4mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 5.61g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.398mg | 27% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 15.79g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 272mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 566mg | 22% |
| Fats | 6.46g | 19.81g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 8.134g | 16% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.33µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 302kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 15.09g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 3.261g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 208mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 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:
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
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
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
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:
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
