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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.
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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +544.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +678.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +215.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2736%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
~equal in Carbs ~27.97g

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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1660.3%

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
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 SucroseSucrose +9841.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +37.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +819%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 177kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 4.02g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 6.46g 13.21g McChicken Sandwich
Net carbs 26.62g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 26.82g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 16mg 27mg McFlurry
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 135mg 88mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 173mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 24.37g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.044mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 54mg 624mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
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
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.19µg McFlurry
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 0.21g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McChicken 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
17%
McFlurry
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
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.

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