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Pizza vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and McFlurry?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc, however, McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% more.
  • McFlurry contains 31 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, while McFlurry contains 3µg.
  • McFlurry has less Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains more IronIron +818.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +682.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.3%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +152.1%
Contains more WaterWater +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +496.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +376.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +275%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8350%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1383.3%
~equal in Glucose ~0.75g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza McFlurry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McFlurry Opinion
Calories 266kcal 177kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 4.02g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 6.46g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 26.62g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 26.82g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 135mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 208mg McFlurry
Iron 2.48mg 0.27mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 24.37g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.044mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.54mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 116mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 358IU 312IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.08mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.046mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.051mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.139mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 3µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.281g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.67g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.282g Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.21g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza McFlurry
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
33%
Pizza
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.