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McFlurry vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mcFlurry and frozen yogurt

  • McFlurry is higher than frozen yogurt in vitamin B12.
  • McFlurry covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 22% more than frozen yogurt.
  • McFlurry contains 2 times more magnesium than frozen yogurt. While mcFlurry contains 17mg of magnesium, frozen yogurt contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in frozen yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +70.4%

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 2.3% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

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% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34%
Contains more FatsFats +79.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McFlurry Frozen yogurt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.07µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Vitamin A 49µg 5%
Saturated fat 3.402g 2.326g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.18mg 5%
Copper 0.044mg 0.009mg 4%
Fats 6.46g 3.6g 4%
Choline 23.1mg 4%
Calcium 135mg 100mg 4%
Phosphorus 116mg 89mg 4%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Calories 177kcal 127kcal 3%
Carbs 26.82g 21.6g 2%
Iron 0.27mg 0.46mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 208mg 156mg 2%
Protein 4.02g 3g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 0.986g 2%
Manganese 0.046mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.04mg 1%
Cholesterol 16mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 21.6g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 24.37g 19.92g N/A
Sodium 54mg 63mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.281g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.076g)
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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.