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McFlurry vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McFlurry and Pizza?

  • McFlurry is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% more.
  • McFlurry has less Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types 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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
2
:
8
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +818.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +682.6%
McFlurry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +818.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +682.6%

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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
3
:
9
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
McFlurry
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%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
1
:
4
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +152.1%
McFlurry
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Other +152.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
1
:
2
Pizza
Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.1%
McFlurry
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +496.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
2
:
5
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Sucrose +8350%
Contains more Lactose +1383.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +376.2%
Contains more Maltose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.78
McFlurry
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
Pizza
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +8350%
Contains more Lactose +1383.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +376.2%
Contains more Maltose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 4.02g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 6.46g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 26.82g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 177kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.21g 1g Pizza
Sugar 24.37g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 135mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 0.27mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 116mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 208mg 172mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 598mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.044mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.046mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 312IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.195mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 3µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.42µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 16mg 17mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.241g Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.402g 4.465g McFlurry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.