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Yogurt parfait vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yogurt parfait and Chicken McNuggets

  • Yogurt parfait has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Chicken McNuggets has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Yogurt parfait has 12 times more Vitamin C than Chicken McNuggets. Yogurt parfait has 14.3mg of Vitamin C, while Chicken McNuggets have 1.2mg.
  • Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 Calcium +854.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 19% 13% 40% 17% 7% 25% 18% 0% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +854.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 3% 48% 18% 40% 14% 0% 54% 39% 111% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Equal in Carbs - 15.09
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +369.9%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +175.9%
Equal in Carbs - 15.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2549.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4498.4%
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2549.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4498.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Net carbs 14.76g 15.09g Chicken McNuggets
Protein 3.36g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 1.01g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.86g 15.09g Yogurt parfait
Calories 84kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 11.68g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Calcium 105mg 11mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 0.49mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 93mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 189mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 49mg 566mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 0.89mg 0.59mg Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.054mg 0.049mg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin C 14.3mg 1.2mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.11mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 51µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.33µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 3mg 44mg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0g 0.114g Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 0.525g 3.261g Yogurt parfait
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 0.307g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait Chicken McNuggets
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Yogurt parfait
33%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.