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

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Differences between mcFlurry and mcDonald's cheeseburgers

  • McFlurry contains less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, zinc, vitamin B12, manganese, and copper than mcDonald's cheeseburgers.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 26% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mcFlurry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +770.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg
~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% 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% 0% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2796.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.1%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.9%

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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6941.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1053.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +168%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1133.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +200%
~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 McDonald's cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McDonald's cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 0.27mg 2.35mg 26%
Sodium 54mg 626mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 4.026mg 24%
Protein 4.02g 12.97g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.223mg 14%
Folate 3µg 59µg 14%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.91mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.86µg 11%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.23mg 8%
Fats 6.46g 11.79g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 35mg 6%
Copper 0.044mg 0.097mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.402g 4.435g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 3.631g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g 4%
Calories 177kcal 263kcal 4%
Phosphorus 116mg 140mg 3%
Calcium 135mg 167mg 3%
Fructose 0.21g 2.59g 3%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.26mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Carbs 26.82g 27.81g 0%
Net carbs 26.62g 26.71g N/A
Potassium 208mg 200mg 0%
Sugar 24.37g 6.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 0.647g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.355g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McDonald's cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
McDonald's cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
43%
McDonald's cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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 cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.