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McFlurry vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McFlurry and McChicken Sandwich

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B12, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 25% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than McChicken Sandwich. While McFlurry has 0.6µg of Vitamin B12, McChicken Sandwich has only 0.19µg.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Iron +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +678.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Iron +544.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +678.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2736%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2736%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Protein +159.5%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1660.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +9841.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%
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
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +9841.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +37.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 4.02g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 6.46g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 26.82g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 177kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 0.21g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 24.37g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 135mg 88mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 208mg 173mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 624mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.044mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.046mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.2mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.19µg McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 27mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
McFlurry
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.056g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.