McFlurry vs. Ice cream sundae cone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcFlurry and ice cream sundae cone different?
- McFlurry is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, ice cream sundae cone is richer in vitamin B3.
- McFlurry contains 2 times more calcium than ice cream sundae cone. While mcFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, ice cream sundae cone contains only 60mg.
- Ice cream sundae cone has less sugar.
McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Ice cream sundae cone are the varieties used 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 | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +699.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
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:
3 g
Fats:
14 g
Carbs:
28.89 g
Water:
53.31 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.89g
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
2.717 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.775g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 117µg | 13% | |
| Fats | 6.46g | 14g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.35µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.356mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 1.111mg | 6% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 254kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 0.747g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 2.717g | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 28.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 27.89g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 204mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 21.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 1.775g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)