McFlurry vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcFlurry and chicken McNuggets?
- McFlurry is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, protein, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fats.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 45% more.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 12 times less calcium than mcFlurry. McFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
- McFlurry has less cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1127.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +650.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.139mg | 7.4mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.282g | 5.61g | 36% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.398mg | 27% |
| Protein | 4.02g | 15.79g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 272mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 566mg | 22% |
| Fats | 6.46g | 19.81g | 21% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.67g | 8.134g | 16% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6µg | 0.33µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 302kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.82g | 15.09g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.046mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 208mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 3.261g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.3g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 440kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 56g | 33g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 4.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.62g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.37g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.281g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
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:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +292.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.7% |
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
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +387.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1889.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.261g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +21025% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
