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McFlurry vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between McFlurry and Yogurt

  • McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from McFlurry is 16% higher.
  • McFlurry contains 32 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Yogurt. McFlurry contains 1.67g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Yogurt contains 0.053g.
  • Yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more IronIron +285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg

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% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
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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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +1556.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +645%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%

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
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3050.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2250%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.6%

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
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +145.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Yogurt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Yogurt Opinion
Calories 177kcal 59kcal McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 6.46g 0.39g McFlurry
Net carbs 26.62g 3.6g McFlurry
Carbs 26.82g 3.6g McFlurry
Cholesterol 16mg 5mg Yogurt
Magnesium 17mg 11mg McFlurry
Calcium 135mg 110mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 141mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 0.07mg McFlurry
Sugar 24.37g 3.24g Yogurt
Fiber 0.2g 0g McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg 0.017mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.52mg McFlurry
Phosphorus 116mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 54mg 36mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 312IU 4IU McFlurry
Vitamin A 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.01mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg 0.009mg McFlurry
Selenium 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.023mg McFlurry
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.331mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Folate 3µg 7µg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.006g Yogurt
Choline 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 3.402g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 0.053g McFlurry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.012g McFlurry
Fructose 0.21g 0g McFlurry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
McFlurry
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.285g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
McFlurry
McFlurry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McFlurry
McFlurry is relatively richer in minerals

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.