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McFlurry vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mcFlurry and chicken sandwich

  • McFlurry has more vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 47% more than mcFlurry.
  • Chicken sandwich has 5 times less vitamin B12 than mcFlurry. McFlurry has 0.6µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
  • McFlurry contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +555.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.1%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5454%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +622.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +305%
Contains more FatsFats +73.2%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1026.6%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1369.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +361.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +160.7%
~equal in Glucose ~0.79g
~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 sandwich
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 7.72mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 54mg 753mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.383mg 25%
Protein 4.02g 16.28g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.13µg 20%
Iron 0.27mg 1.77mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 3.177g 19%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.23mg 15%
Folate 3µg 47µg 11%
Phosphorus 116mg 185mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 1.2mg 9%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.219mg 8%
Calcium 135mg 58mg 8%
Fats 6.46g 11.19g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 4.481g 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Cholesterol 16mg 35mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.402g 2.123g 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.4g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.3mg 4%
Calories 177kcal 250kcal 4%
Copper 0.044mg 0.067mg 3%
Carbs 26.82g 20.89g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.61mg 1%
Fructose 0.21g 0.97g 1%
Potassium 208mg 245mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.281g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.279g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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