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

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What are the main differences between mcFlurry and mcDonald's french fries?

  • McFlurry is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while mcDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
  • McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 25% higher.
  • McDonald's french fries have 7 times less calcium than mcFlurry. McFlurry has 135mg of calcium, while mcDonald's french fries have 19mg.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, french fries types in this comparison.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.5%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.6%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more OtherOther +99%

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +341.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1576.2%

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7947.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 french fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McDonald's french fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 4.727g 30%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.38mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.22mg 19%
Starch 38.23g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.037mg 16%
Fiber 0.2g 3.9g 15%
Fats 6.46g 15.47g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 7.379g 14%
Vitamin K 16µg 13%
Calcium 135mg 19mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.18mg 11%
Potassium 208mg 596mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.38mg 9%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.249mg 9%
Copper 0.044mg 0.114mg 8%
Choline 39.8mg 7%
Calories 177kcal 323kcal 7%
Iron 0.27mg 0.8mg 7%
Sodium 54mg 189mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.402g 2.271g 5%
Carbs 26.82g 42.58g 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.59mg 3%
Phosphorus 116mg 127mg 2%
Folate 3µg 1%
Protein 4.02g 3.41g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 38.68g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 0.21g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.51mg 0%
Trans fat 0.281g 0.064g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McDonald's french fries
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
16%
McFlurry
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.