McFlurry vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McFlurry and Taco salad
- McFlurry has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Taco salad has more Iron, Folate, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% higher.
- Taco salad contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than McFlurry. McFlurry contains 0.6µg of Vitamin B12, while Taco salad contains 0.32µg.
- The amount of Sodium in McFlurry is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +792.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.446g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 177kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 4.02g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 6.46g | 7.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.62g | 11.91g |
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| Carbs | 26.82g | 11.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 16mg | 22mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 135mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 24.37g |
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| Fiber | 0.2g |
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| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 116mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 385mg |
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| Vitamin A | 312IU | 297IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.32µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.281g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.402g | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.67g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 0.883g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
17%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.