McFlurry vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcFlurry and taco
- McFlurry has more vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in fiber, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Taco covers your daily sodium needs 15% more than mcFlurry.
- Taco has 4 times less vitamin B2 than mcFlurry. McFlurry has 0.243mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
- McFlurry contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +441.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1087.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.5% |
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Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +978.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4125% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +275% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +42.9% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 3.042g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.93µg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.19mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.46g | 12.7g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 8.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 178mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 4.411g | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 135mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 4.384g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 208mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)