McFlurry vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcFlurry and potato wedges different?
- McFlurry is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and fats, while potato wedges are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, and iron.
- McFlurry covers your daily need for vitamin B12 25% more than potato wedges.
- McFlurry contains 9 times more calcium than potato wedges. McFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, while potato wedges contain 15mg.
- Potato wedges are lower in saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +507.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1007.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +560.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.35mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 0.55g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 135mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.46g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 394mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 87mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 123kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 1.451g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 0.102g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.3g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 440kcal | 456kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 56g | 81g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 2.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 25.5g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 54mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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Carbs
~25.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
