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McFlurry vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McFlurry and French fries?

  • McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • McFlurry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 25% higher.
  • French fries have 8 times less Calcium than McFlurry. McFlurry has 135mg of Calcium, while French fries have 18mg.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.4%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +437%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2061.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +601.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.2%
Contains more FatsFats +128%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1814.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McFlurry French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 French fries Opinion
Calories 177kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 4.02g 3.43g McFlurry
Fats 6.46g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 26.62g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 26.82g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 17mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 135mg 18mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 579mg French fries
Iron 0.27mg 0.81mg French fries
Sugar 24.37g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0.2g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.044mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg McFlurry
Phosphorus 116mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 54mg 210mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU 0IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.046mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.039mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.58mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 3µg 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.06g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.398g French fries
Fructose 0.21g McFlurry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.