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

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Important differences between Chicken McNuggets and Yogurt parfait

  • Chicken McNuggets have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Yogurt parfait have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets have 15 times more Cholesterol than Yogurt parfait. Chicken McNuggets have 44mg of Cholesterol, while Yogurt parfait has 3mg.

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

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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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 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 48% 6.9% 5% 3% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1861.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%
~equal in Carbs ~15.86g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 302kcal 84kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 3.36g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 1.01g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 15.09g 14.76g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 15.86g Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 44mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 24mg 17mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 11mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 252mg 189mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 0.89mg 0.49mg Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.08g 11.68g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.049mg 0.054mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 0.59mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Phosphorus 272mg 93mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.14mg Chicken McNuggets
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.07mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 0.714mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.233mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 51µg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.114g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 3.261g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 0.307g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 0.122g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Yogurt parfait
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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients
  2. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.