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McFlurry vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mcFlurry and wendy's hamburgers?

  • McFlurry is higher in calcium and vitamin B5; however, wendy's hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and copper.
  • Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain 4 times less calcium than mcFlurry. McFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, while wendy's hamburgers contain 34mg.
  • McFlurry has less cholesterol.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more IronIron +911.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~195mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +60.4%
~equal in Water ~58.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
40% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.689g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +27.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +52%
Contains more FructoseFructose +528.6%
~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.
McFlurry Wendy's hamburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Wendy's hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 1.45µg 35%
Selenium 18.2µg 33%
Iron 0.27mg 2.73mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.275mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.225mg 19%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.47mg 18%
Protein 4.02g 12.63g 17%
Sodium 54mg 395mg 15%
Copper 0.044mg 0.139mg 11%
Calcium 135mg 34mg 10%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.336mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 1.55g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 35mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 4.077g 6%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.187mg 6%
Fats 6.46g 10.6g 6%
Starch 11.52g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.114mg 5%
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g 4%
Carbs 26.82g 16.82g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.205mg 3%
Calories 177kcal 213kcal 2%
Phosphorus 116mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.402g 3.689g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Fructose 0.21g 1.32g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 15.52g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Potassium 208mg 195mg 0%
Sugar 24.37g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Wendy's hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
McFlurry
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.287g)
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.

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.