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McFlurry vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McFlurry and McDonald's Big Mac

  • McDonald's Big Mac is higher than McFlurry in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Iron needs 22% more than McFlurry.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in McFlurry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Iron +640.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +253.7%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +347.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Iron +640.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +253.7%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +347.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 122

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 A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2334.5%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.7%
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2334.5%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +194%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Other +91.7%
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Protein +194%
Contains more Fats +131.6%
Contains more Other +91.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.306
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.306

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3573.9%
Contains more Lactose +1846.9%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +704.8%
Contains more Maltose +75%
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3573.9%
Contains more Lactose +1846.9%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +704.8%
Contains more Maltose +75%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 18.48g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 6.46g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 26.82g 20.08g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 0.21g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 24.37g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 0.2g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 135mg 116mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 116mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 208mg 181mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 460mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.044mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.046mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A 312IU 188IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Vitamin C 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.209mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Folate 3µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 16mg 36mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.588g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.803g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.