McFlurry vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcFlurry and milkshake different?
- McFlurry has more vitamin B5 and monounsaturated fat than milkshake.
- McFlurry contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than milkshake. While mcFlurry contains 0.73mg of vitamin B5, milkshake contains only 0.368mg.
- Milkshake has less saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Milk shakes, thick vanilla are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 1.886g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.368mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Fats | 6.46g | 3.03g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 17.75g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.52µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 0.875g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 0.113g | 1% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 183mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 3.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
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Protein
~3.86g
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Other
~0.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
